BIS hallmark checks flagged for gold, silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idols
In short
People buying gold or silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idols for Diwali should check BIS hallmark rules. The advice says to verify the HUID on the BIS Care app and look at purity, weight, workmanship and making charges before paying.
What the reporting says
Buying gold or silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idols for Diwali puja raises questions about BIS hallmarking rules and purity checks. The guidance highlights verifying the HUID through the BIS Care app and checking purity, weight, workmanship and making charges before purchase. The piece focuses on what buyers should review before paying.
Why it matters
The story is about buying gold or silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idols for Diwali puja and the checks buyers should make before paying. It points to BIS hallmarking rules, HUID verification through the BIS Care app, and review of purity, weight, workmanship and making charges. The impact is mainly on consumers purchasing precious-metal idols and on compliance with hallmark standards.