BIS Hallmarking registration certifies the purity of gold and silver jewellery sold by a jeweller, making hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery sale in India.
Jewellers and gold/silver traders who manufacture or sell hallmarked precious-metal jewellery.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
PAN and business registration proof; ID and address proof of jeweller; shop/business address proof; passport photo; GST registration certificate.
Yes, hallmarking of gold jewellery is mandatory in India as notified by BIS for registered jewellers.
Typically 1, 2, or 3 years, selectable at the time of registration.