Gold hallmarking expanded to 6 more districts
In short
The government has expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to six more districts. That takes the total to 398 districts across 26 states and Union Territories.
The rule is meant to help verify gold purity in more places. It widens the area covered by the hallmarking system.
What the reporting says
The government expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to six more districts, taking total coverage to 398 districts across 26 states and Union Territories. The move is aimed at ensuring purity verification for gold sold in the expanded areas. The latest expansion widens the reach of hallmarking rules and adds to the districts already covered under the program.
Why it matters
The government expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to six more districts, bringing total coverage to 398 districts across 26 states and Union Territories. The step is meant to ensure purity verification for gold in the newly covered areas. It broadens the compliance footprint for jewellers and consumers in the affected districts.