India's silver market is grappling with a surge in impure products as counterfeiters exploit soaring prices, prompting calls for mandatory hallmarking and stricter regulations.
This comes in the wake of a sharp rise in prices of the precious metal
May 26, 2026
01:19 pm
What's the storyThe Indian silver market is witnessing a major crisis as counterfeiters are flooding the market with impure silver bars and coins.
This comes in the wake of a sharp rise in prices of the precious metal and strong investment demand.
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