Rising silver prices are fueling a surge of impure silver bars and coins in India, prompting calls for mandatory BIS hallmarking and licensing for refiners. Industry experts report widespread use of scrap silver containing prohibited elements, with limited quality testing infrastructure exacerbating concerns. Commodity exchanges are preparing to introduce quality-certified silver bars to standardize supply and enhance market trust. Rising silver prices are fueling a surge of impure silver bars and coins in India, prompting calls for mandatory BIS hallmarking and licensing for refiners. Industry experts report widespread use of scrap silver containing prohibited elements, with limited quality testing infrastructure exacerbating concerns. Commodity exchanges are preparing to introduce quality-certified silver bars to standardize supply and enhance market trust.
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Silver rally comes with a dark shine: Counterfeit bars, coins flood Indian markets
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