# BIS raises gold hallmarking fee to Rs 75 from Rs 45 2026-09-16T06:21:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Bureau of Indian Standards has increased the hallmarking fee for gold articles from Rs 45 to Rs 75 per piece, effective September 14, 2026. The charge for silver remains at Rs 35 per article. Jewellers must pay a minimum of Rs 200 per consignment for gold and Rs 150 for silver, as per the BIS (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026. The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council has urged the government and BIS to review the 67% hike before the festive season. GJC Chairman Rajesh Rokde said the industry supports hallmarking but needs to understand the cost increase given expanded volumes. Vice Chairman Avinash Gupta warned that higher compliance costs could widen the gap between compliant and unauthorised jewellers. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both NDTV Profit and The Hindu report the fee hike as a straight regulatory change. The Hindu includes industry criticism from GJC, quoting officials who question the rationale and warn of increased non-compliance. NDTV Profit reports only the new rates without industry reaction. The balanced reading is that while the hike is notified, stakeholder pushback and the absence of a published cost justification leave the decision open to revision. The GJC has formally requested a review. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com (neutral report) Reports only the fee change and effective date, no industry reaction or context. - thehindu.com (neutral report) Reports fee change with detailed industry criticism from GJC. Tags: Bureau of Indian Standards, gold hallmarking, goldsmiths Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gold-hallmarking-fee-hiked-67-to-rs-75-per-article-from-sept-14/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gold-hallmarking-fee-hiked-67-to-rs-75-per-article-from-sept-14/#story-in-brief