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Aluminium makers working with Niti Aayog, BIS to check scrap misuse

Imports of aluminium scrap into India are growing unabated, helped by a benign duty of 2.5 per cent and fuelled by US-China trade tensions

BIS starts fintech hub as central banks look into crypto currency

The news comes after Facebook Inc. earlier this month unveiled plans to create a cryptocurrency it expects will one day trade much like the dollar

Photocards for hallmarked jewellery, says BIS

This photo card shall carry all the details of the hallmarked product, including a magnified picture

BIS declines plea on mandatory hallmarks for silver articles

Plea has been declined as the hallmarking scheme for silver is voluntary

From January 1, only that with gold purity of 22, 18 and 14 carats to be hallmarked

From Jan 1, only that with gold purity of 22, 18 and 14 carats to be hallmarked; to leave out a fourth of normal retail display