# BIS hikes gold hallmarking fee to Rs 75, GJC seeks review

2026-09-16T13:47:00+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles from Rs 45 to Rs 75 per article, effective September 14, 2026, ahead of the festive season. The charge for silver articles remains unchanged at Rs 35 per article, with a minimum of Rs 150 per consignment. The revision was notified through the BIS (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026. The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has urged the government and BIS to review the 67 per cent increase, arguing it raises compliance costs without addressing fake hallmarking and unauthorised operators. GJC chairman Rajesh Rokde said volumes have expanded enormously and the industry deserves to understand why the per-article fee needed to rise. GJC has called for stakeholder consultation and a cost study before implementation.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The coverage splits between straight factual reporting and a critical industry perspective. The Hindu Business Line foregrounds the GJC's challenge to the BIS decision, highlighting the industry's demand for cost transparency and stronger enforcement against fake hallmarking. The other three sources lead with the fee details and basic regulatory context, omitting any industry pushback or framing the hike as a routine notification. What is missing from all neutral reports is the GJC's argument that the fee rise widens the gap between compliant jewellers and unauthorised channels, and the absence of any government response. The BIS has not yet commented on the review demand. The GJC has called for a comprehensive cost study and stakeholder consultation, but no timeline for a response has been set.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/bis-gold-hallmarking-fee-raised-75-rupees-per-article-silver-hallmarking-charges-festive-season-jewellers-gjc-industry-101789550880904.html>
  Reports fee hike and industry opposition without commentary
- retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/gold-hallmarking-fee-hiked-by-67-per-cent-new-bis-charges-for-gold-and-silver-articles-explained/134284430>
  Straight news agency style with explanatory Q&A
- thehindubusinessline.com (government critical) <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/gold/gjc-seeks-review-of-67-hike-in-gold-hallmarking-fee/article71471655.ece>
  Leads with GJC's demand for review and cost study
- economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/gold-hallmarking-fee-hiked-by-67-new-bis-charges-for-gold-and-silver-articles-explained/articleshow/134284033.cms>
  Straight news agency style with explanatory Q&A

Tags: BIS, GJC, gold, hallmarking
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