Hallmarking is the accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles. Hallmarks are thus official marks used in many countries as a guarantee of purity or fineness of precious metal articles.
In India, at present two precious metals namely gold and silver have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking.
The principle objective of Hallmarking Scheme is to protect consumers against victimization due to irregular gold or silver quality, and to develop India as a leading gold market centre in the World and to develop export competitiveness.
