Hallmarking of silver jewellery starts from today
In September, the government implemented seven significant measures. These have a direct bearing on your wallet. The 19 kg commercial gas cylinder is now up to ₹51.50 less expensive. The government will begin enforcing hallmarking on silver jewelry on September 1st, following gold.
However, the cost of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which is used in commercial aircraft, has dropped by as much as ₹1,308.41. Air travel may become more affordable as a result.
There are six purity classifications for silver jewelry that are used for hallmarking.
According to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), silver jewelry will be hallmarked starting on September 1st, much like gold. This is a crucial quality control step.
Increasing transparency is the goal of this step. Purity is ensured by hallmarking. Hallmark demonstrates the purity of the jewelry’s silver. Customers are more trusting as a result.
In September 2025, a number of significant changes will be implemented, some on the first day of the month, ranging from income tax deadlines to jewelry hallmarking. Many people throughout the nation will be impacted by these developments, whether they are financial or not. This is a summary of the changes and how you may be impacted.
Deadline for Income Tax Returns (ITRs)
Non-audited taxpayers now have more time to submit their forms, according to the Income Tax Department. The deadline has been extended from July 31 to September 15, 2025. The deadline for those whose accounts need to be audited is still October 31, 2025.
SBI Credit Card: Some transactions will not earn reward points.
SBI Card is altering its reward points program as of September 1. Reward points for transactions involving digital gambling, government websites, and specified merchants will no longer be awarded to cardholders. Millions of users may be impacted by this.
Final Opportunity to Transfer to the Unified Pension Plan
Up until September 30, central government workers covered by the National Pension System (NPS) may choose to enroll in the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Because of the poor response, the June deadline was extended. A pension plan known as UPS was established for central government workers who were covered by the NPS.
