BIS HUID mandate tightens grip on gold retailers; silver hallmarking rules extend reach in 2025
Bureau of Indian Standards requires a 6-digit HUID on every hallmarked gold piece since 2021, with silver articles joining the mandate in 2025. Consumers can verify authenticity via the BIS Care app and claim compensation for purity shortfalls — raising compliance stakes for Tanishq, Kalyan and Malabar.
What happened
BIS mandates HUID code on hallmarked gold jewellery and, from 2025, on hallmarked silver articles. Consumers can verify authenticity via BIS Care app, with
Key facts
- 6-digit HUID
- 2021 introduction
- 2025 silver mandate
Why this matters
Scout acquisition targets among regional silver retailers struggling with HUID compliance ahead of the 2025 mandate to consolidate market position.