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...