India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Sl No.
Article type
Weight of articles hallmarked
% share weight wise
Fineness
Category
Comments
1
Silver payal/anklet
1,54,96,588.36
27%
90%-(800ppt)
Jewellery
90% of the hallmarked silver payals/anklet are of 800 ppt fineness.
2
Silver diya/lamp
42,29,431
7%
99%
(800ppt and 925ppt)
Artefact
99% of the hallmarked silver diya/lamps are of 800 ppt and 925 fineness.
3
Silver plate
38,40,202
7%
80% -(925ppt and 800ppt)
Artefact
80% of the hallmarked silver plates are of 800 ppt and 925 fineness.
4
Silver idol
23,73,278
4%
925ppt
Artefact
Almost all the hallmarked silver idols are of 925 ppt fineness.
5
Silver coin
22,44,076
4%
99%-(99...