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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
At Times Mobility Utsav, Auto enthusiasts dive into diverse vehicle experiences
Hubballi: Times Mobility Utsav, Hubballi's biggest auto expo, organised by TOI in Hubballi, attracted a huge crowd on Sunday. Visitors, accompanied by their friends and family members, enquired about vehicles of their choice. The number of visitors was five times more than Saturday's crowd. Despite mild rain in the afternoon, automobile enthusiasts attended the event. Lingaraj Dharwad, an insurance adviser, said that it was a unique opportunity to understand vehicles manufactured by 15 companies. "If we were supposed to visit all these companies, it would take a month or more. We wish TOI organises more such expos in the coming days. There is a need for a dedicated expo for electric segment vehicles," he said. Bharat Kulgod, an employee of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), shared that many people downloaded the BIS Care App to check the authenticity of products with the ISI mark, by using 'Verify Licence Details'. "Most visitors were unaware that there is an app by the Union govt to check the integrity of products they need. Hence, this expo turned into a platform to educate commoners," he asserted. Prajwal Kurli, marketing-in-charge at Toyota, shared that there was much enquiry about the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which has multiple fuel options of petrol, CNG, and hybrid. Akshaya Motors, Deutsche Motoren, Volvo, and Martial Motors were luxury partners, while Isuzu, Nexa, Royal Enfield, Hyundai, Shodha Toyota, Ather, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra were platinum partners. Canara Bank was the banking partner, while BIS was the road safety partner for the expo. Pic: World of wheels: Visitors at Times Mobility Utsav, Hubballi's biggest auto expo, organised by The Times of India, on Sunday
Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Pune residents demand action as construction debris and dust worsen city commute, air pollution
With the rise in construction activities in Pune, daily commute has become an issue for residents across Kalyani Nagar, Punawale and other areas, where they have to navigate concrete spills and construction debris scattered on the roads. The emission of dust from uncovered dumpers carrying construction material has aggravated the air pollution. Despite repeated complaints from residents, ward officials are yet to address the spillover. 'The D-Mart Lane in Kalyani Nagar is filled with debris due to the careless handling of construction materials. The issue has been persisting since the last week of May, and the road has become unsafe for driving as the debris makes the surface uneven and slippery during rain,' said Monica S, a resident of Kalyani Nagar. Rajeev Apte, who lives in Kumar Sophronia apartment, said, 'The dumpers carrying construction material don't cover their trolley, so the dust emitted has been worsening the air quality. It's adding to the already high air pollution, creating health hazards for residents.' The imbalance caused by uneven surfaces has even caused minor accidents. Rohan Jadhav, a resident of Punawale, says, 'The trucks carrying Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) often spill the concrete, creating sturdy patches. While navigating these patches, vehicles collide on narrow roads, and there have been minor accidents in the past. They wouldn't be spilling it intentionally, but there should be some accountability while carrying RMC.' The residents demanded strict implementation of preventive measures such as proper covering of dumpers and immediate cleaning up of spills. 'Development is necessary, but such construction activities causing inconvenience to others should be checked, and repeat offenders must be penalised,' said Munir Vastani, a resident of Kalyani Nagar. However, repeated complaints to PMC have failed to address this issue. 'We have attached photos and videos of the spillover and mailed to the ward office, also complained on the PMC Care App since last week, but no one has responded. We demand that the officials respond and act swiftly to clear the debris immediately,' added Monica. Speaking to The Indian Express, Manohar Mali, junior engineer at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), said, 'We have acknowledged the issue and will send a team to clear the spillover. A check will be kept on such activities in the future, and if the issue repeats, action will be taken against the concerned contractor.'
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Can you sell your old, un-hallmarked gold jewellery as 24KT Gold prices near Rs 1 lakh?
With gold prices hovering around Rs 1 lakh for 10 grams, many consumers are rethinking their jewellery purchases. A significant shift is underway—rather than buying new gold jewellery , people are opting to exchange or sell their old ornaments to capitalise on rising gold prices. However, with hallmarking now mandatory, many are left wondering: can old, un-hallmarked jewellery still be sold or exchanged? #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" This year, there has been a noticeable decline in wedding-related gold purchases, indicating a change in consumer behaviour. The wedding season is traditionally a peak period for jewellery sales in India, particularly gold, which holds deep cultural and financial significance. Instead of making fresh purchases at the current high prices, many buyers are opting to exchange their old gold ornaments for new jewellery. This trend not only helps them save on additional outlay but also avoids the burden of paying hefty making charges and GST on new purchases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo The World Gold Council, in its February 19 report, stated, 'Wedding-related purchases too have been subdued, suggesting that many consumers had front-loaded their purchases when prices dipped in November. Rather than making fresh purchases, many buyers are opting to exchange old gold for new jewellery. Additionally, as gold prices surged past previous thresholds, many consumers are also taking the opportunity to sell old gold and lock in profits.' Currently, in India, two precious metals, namely gold and silver, have been included under the purview of Hallmarking. Hallmarked jewellery offers third-party assurance and satisfaction that the customer gets the right purity of gold/silver for the given price (value for money). Live Events Can you sell or exchange old jewellery without hallmark? Yes, you can sell old gold jewellery to jewellers even if it is not hallmarked. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has stated in its FAQs that consumers are not restricted from selling or exchanging old, un-hallmarked items. Jewellers are allowed to accept such jewellery from customers, although the valuation and purity testing will depend on the individual store's policies and processes. This ensures that consumers will not face penalties for possessing older pieces bought before hallmarking became mandatory. Important related FAQs What is HUID in hallmarked gold jewellery ? HUID, or Hallmark Unique Identification, is a unique six-digit alphanumeric number assigned to each hallmarked item in the country and is traceable. Customers can also verify the HUID number in the BIS Care App using the 'Verify HUID' feature. What does a hallmark on gold jewellery consist of? Since the introduction of the HUID (i.e., July 1, 2021), the hallmark consists of three marks, viz, the BIS logo, the purity of the article in caratage as well as fineness, and the six-digit alphanumeric HUID number. Can people sell their old jewellery to jewellers after hallmarking becomes mandatory? Yes, consumers can sell their old un-hallmarked or hallmarked jewellery, lying with them, to jewellers.
