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Hallmarking Federation of India Updates on silver hallmarking

From September 1, 2025, HUID hallmarking will be enforced for silver jewellery, replacing the old four-logo system, though hallmarking will remain voluntary. BIS-registered jewellers can request HUID hallmarking online or through hallmarking centres, with charges fixed at ₹35 per piece. Articles below 4g remain exempt, and only six fineness levels—from 800 to 990—are permitted, in line with international standards.

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12 months ago

August 14, 2025

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Hallmarking Federation of India provided updates on silver hallmarking. Given below are the latest updates

Presently silver hallmarking is voluntary, and not mandatory, for manufacturers and retailers and there is no change in the voluntary hallmarking status even after 1 Sep 2025

Presently HUID hallmarking is done only for gold jewellery articles and for silver, presently it is old 4 logo hallmarking

From 1 Sep 2025, HUID hallmarking is enforced for silver articles also, that is to say no more old logo hallmarking for silver jewellery, instead AHCs shall be doing HUID hallmarking on silver articles also. Even after 1 Sep 2025, old hallmarked silver articles can be sold in the shops

At silver jewellery shops having BIS registration for silver, for getting their silver hallmarking in HUID, they have to submit a hallmarking request online to the BIS portal. First, visit the BIS website, go to the hallmarking dashboard, select your nearest silver hallmarking centre and upload the details of the silver articles to be hallmarked. After HUID hallmarking is completed, the AHC will be issuing a delivery voucher along with hallmarked jewellery

Another option for the jeweler is to go to the HM centre and the HM centre will upload jewellery details to the BIS portal for generating the HM request on behalf of the jeweler.

Presently all silver jewellery articles below 4 gm weight need not be hallmarked. That is to say as and when mandatory hallmarking is introduced, all silver jewellery below 4 gm weight are exempted from the purview of mandatory hallmarking

The BIS prescribed hallmarking charges is Rs 35 per piece. As per BIS guidelines, the hallmarking charge of Rs 35/piece shall be mentioned in the sales invoice of the seller, and can be collected separately from the buyer.

Presently silver hallmarking is permitted in 6 fineness of 800, 835,900, 925, 970 & 990. Many trade associations have demanded lower purities of 700 etc for silver hallmarking, but the technical committee has rejected it citing that internationally 800 is the lowest purity permitted for silver and the Indian standards have to be aligned with international standards.

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VBJ Brings Its Signature Jewellery Showcase To Trichy This Aadi

~ Explore The Widest Range Of Gold, Diamond, Solitaire and Precious Stone Jewellery ~

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July 29, 2026

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VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, India’s most trusted heirloom jewellery brand, is set to host an exclusive two-day jewellery exhibition in Trichy on 29^th & 30^th July 2026 at Ramyas Hotel, Swarnam Hall, Williams Road, Cantonment, Trichy. Building on the immense love and patronage received from customers across the region, VBJ is bringing its signature collections closer to jewellery connoisseurs in the city, along with an exclusive Aadi offer of 20% off on Making Charges and Value Addition (VA) on gold, diamond, solitaire, precious stone and bridal jewellery.

The exhibition will present an extensive selection of jewellery collections featuring bridal masterpieces, elegant necklaces, bangles, earrings, rings, chains, gemstones and contemporary everyday designs. Thoughtfully curated to cater to evolving customer preferences, the showcase reflects VBJ’s enduring legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromising quality.

Speaking about the exhibition, Amarendran Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, said:

“Trichy has always been an important market for us, and we are delighted to bring our exclusive jewellery exhibition to the city once again. As we prepare to open our new showroom here, this exhibition is our way of celebrating the trust and affection customers have shown us over the years. We warmly invite everyone to explore our exquisite collections and make the most of our exclusive Aadi offers.”

Adding to this, Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Partner, VBJ, said:

“This exhibition brings together some of VBJ’s finest signature collections, featuring an extensive range of gold, diamond, solitaire and precious stone jewellery. Whether customers are looking for heirloom bridal masterpieces or elegant everyday designs, the showcase offers something for every jewellery lover. With our exclusive Aadi offers, we are delighted to make this experience even more special.”

As a fifth-generation family-run brand, VBJ takes immense pride in its legacy as the creator of the historic Sengol (sceptre) – a sacred symbol of India’s democratic journey. Rediscovered after 72 years through meticulous research by the VBJ team, the Sengol was reinstated beside the Speaker’s chair in India’s new Parliament building, Sansad Bhavan, by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking VBJ’s enduring bond with India’s cultural and national heritage.

Further strengthening its regional presence, VBJ is set to open its all-new showroom on Karur Bypass Road, Trichy, soon, reaffirming the brand’s long-term commitment to serving customers across Tamil Nadu with personalised experiences and exceptional craftsmanship. The exhibition will remain open from 11 AM to 8 PM on both days.