Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Gold hallmarking has been mandatory in India since June 2021 under the BIS (Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery) Order. All jewellers with a BIS registration are required to sell only hallmarked gold jewellery.

BIS allows hallmarking of gold in five grades: 14 karat (585 fineness), 18 karat (750), 20 karat (833), 22 karat (916), and 24 karat (999). Each grade is identified by its fineness number stamped on the article.

At Varsha Bullion, gold hallmarking is typically completed on the same day for standard lots. Turnaround depends on the volume submitted, but we prioritise efficiency without compromising testing accuracy.

You will need a valid BIS registration certificate for your jewellery business, a completed job sheet listing the articles to be hallmarked, and the prescribed hallmarking fees. Our team can guide you through the submission process.

HUID stands for Hallmark Unique Identification Number. It is a six-character alphanumeric code assigned to every hallmarked gold and silver article in India. The HUID enables end-to-end traceability, linking each piece of jewellery back to the hallmarking centre, jeweller, and test results.

You can verify a HUID through three methods: the BIS Care app (available on iOS and Android), the BIS website verification portal at bis.gov.in, or via SMS to the designated BIS verification number. Verification returns the article’s purity, hallmarking centre, and jeweller details.

Yes. Since July 2021, all hallmarked gold articles must carry a HUID. The HUID is laser-engraved or stamped on the article alongside the BIS logo and fineness mark. Articles without a valid HUID are not considered properly hallmarked.

The BIS-prescribed hallmarking charge for gold articles is Rs 45 per article plus applicable GST (rates as of March 2026, subject to revision by BIS). Additional charges may apply for silver hallmarking and specialised assay services. We maintain transparent, BIS-compliant pricing with no hidden fees.

No appointment is needed. Both our centres accept walk-in submissions during working hours (Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM). For large lots, you may contact us in advance so we can ensure smooth processing.

If an article does not meet the declared purity grade, it will not be hallmarked. The article is returned to the jeweller along with a detailed test report indicating the actual purity found. The jeweller can then choose to refine the article and resubmit it for testing.