The gold hallmarking fee will rise from ₹45 to ₹75 per article from September 14, 2026. The increase of ₹30 per article amounts to a 66.7% rise in the charge associated with gold articles.
The revised fee is linked to an amendment of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018. The notification is dated September 14, 2026, and appears in an Extraordinary edition of the Gazette of India.
Revised charges for gold and silver
The updated charges are:
- Gold hallmarking: ₹75 per article, up from ₹45
- Increase for each gold article: ₹30
- Silver hallmarking: ₹35 per article
- Minimum fee for a gold consignment: ₹200
The silver fee remains unchanged at ₹35 per article. The stated minimum charge for a gold consignment is ₹200.
What the notification covers
The Gazette notification identifies the Bureau of Indian Standards as the authority connected with the amendment. It refers to changes in the Bureau of Indian Standards (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018, under the relevant provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
The document is marked as an Extraordinary publication and carries Gazette issue No. 557. It is issued from New Delhi and is published by authority under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Impact of the higher gold fee
For each gold article, the hallmarking charge will be ₹30 higher once the revised rate applies. The increase affects the per-article charge rather than the stated silver fee, which remains at ₹35.
The minimum gold consignment fee of ₹200 is also specified alongside the revised article-based charge. The complete fee structure beyond these listed amounts is not yet available.
Conclusion
Gold hallmarking will cost ₹75 per article from September 14, 2026, compared with ₹45 currently stated, while silver remains at ₹35 per article and the minimum gold consignment fee is ₹200.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will the new gold hallmarking fee apply?
The new rate will apply from September 14, 2026.
Q. What is the revised gold hallmarking fee?
The revised fee is ₹75 per article.
Q. How much has the gold hallmarking fee increased?
The fee has increased by ₹30 per article, from ₹45 to ₹75.
Q. What is the silver hallmarking fee?
The silver fee remains ₹35 per article.
Q. What is the minimum fee for a gold consignment?
The minimum fee for a gold consignment is ₹200.
Q. Which regulations are being amended?
The notification concerns the Bureau of Indian Standards (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018.
