Gold hallmarking becomes mandatory from today but with several exemptions

The press release also stated that gold of additional carats 20, 23 and 24 will be allowed for hallmarking. Say, if you buy gold bangles of 23 carat, then your jeweller will be required to sell you hallmarked gold jewellery.

from Wealth-Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/spend/gold-hallmarking-becomes-mandatory-from-today-but-with-several-exemptions/articleshow/83566342.cms