Buying gold? Now even 9 karat gold will be hallmarked; here’s what you should know

The government officially notified hallmarking standards for 9 karat gold, in a move aimed at reviving consumer interest in gold jewellery amid record-high prices. Until now, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) had permitted hallmarking only for gold in 24, 23, 22, 20, 18, and […]