
Gold hallmarking charges have risen from ₹45 to ₹75 per article, while a minimum ₹200 charge will apply to each gold consignment from September 14. (NDTV Profit)

Gold hallmarking charges have risen from ₹45 to ₹75 per article, while a minimum ₹200 charge will apply to each gold consignment from September 14. (NDTV Profit)

BIS has raised hallmarking fees for gold and silver articles, introducing revised charges for jewellers ahead of India’s festive and wedding buying season.

india's finished steel consumption rose 7.9% during April-July 2026, outpacing domestic production growth as imports surged 36.6% to 2.77 million tonnes.

Gold and silver prices eased in early Indian trade on August 27 as a stronger US dollar and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations put pressure on precious metals.

Gold bars and market charts representing gold trading below record highs while central bank buying, inflation concerns and geopolitical risks support the long-term outlook.

Gold bars and silver bullion representing the sharp rise in Delhi prices as gold hit a three-month high and silver surged amid a weaker US dollar.

Indian consumers shopping for gold jewellery as lower and more stable prices revive demand ahead of the festive season

Bullion prices remain under pressure as easing geopolitical tensions, stronger US dollar and Fed policy expectations weigh on gold, while silver continues to find support from industrial demand. Key Highlights New Delhi: Gold and silver prices are witnessing mixed trends in the global bullion market as investors assess easing geopolitical...

India’s Silver Imports Plunge More Than 80% in May After Government Raises Import Duty and Tightens Licensing Rules to Curb Record Inflows Highlights ByAjay Srivastava India’s silver import boom has come to an abrupt halt after the government introduced a series of measures aimed at controlling record inflows of the...

Highlights: Mumbai, June 11: Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp decline on Wednesday, mirroring a broad-based selloff in global precious metals markets as investors reacted to mounting inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery opened...
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