Reader’s Reaction to ‘UID for hallmarking: Blessing or a Curse?’ (The Art of Jewellery, June 2014 Issue- Cover Story)

Such steps would only discourage jewellers to not apply or renew their existing licences. It would create a huge gap within the industry as not every jeweller can easily afford to pay such high enrolment fees for a legitimate practice. This would lead to opportunism by the affluent jewellers and disrupt the coexistence of smaller businesses (which have been the backbone of our industry).

Vinay Agarwal
Partner
Ratiwant Jewellers
Bhopal