The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), in joint collaboration with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), successfully organized an insightful seminar on the Draft Notifications of Rules under the Labour Codes on 26th May 2026.
The seminar focused on the crucial draft rules recently framed by the Government of Maharashtra and published on 28th April 2026 and 5th May 2026. To help member industries navigate these regulatory shifts, M/s. Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS)—a premier full-service law firm in India—joined the initiative as the official knowledge partner.
Event Highlights & Key Discussions
The program kicked off with a welcome address and speaker introductions by Mr. Ninad Jaywant (Chairman, Bhiwandi Chapter-TSSIA). This was followed by the felicitation of the expert speakers by key leadership figures from both associations, including:
- Mr. Sandeep Parikh (President, TSSIA & COSIA)
- Mr. Vijay Joshi (Vice President, COSIA)
- Mr. Nipun Mehta (Hon. Jt. Secretary, COSIA)
- Mr. Bhavesh Maru (Hon. Gen. Secretary, TSSIA)
The core of the seminar featured an in-depth, comprehensive presentation by the legal experts at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys. The sessions meticulously covered the major proposed provisions, compliance structures, and practical industry implications across four critical areas:
- Draft Rules for Code on Wages
- Draft Rules for Social Security
- Draft Rules for Industrial Safety & Health (Factories)
- Draft Rules for Code on Industrial Relations
Expert Insights
Attendees benefited immensely from the diverse expertise of the LKS legal team, which included:
- Mr. Asish Philip Abraham (Executive Partner), who brought his rich experience in corporate restructuring, regulatory affairs, and commercial dispute resolutions to the table.
- Miss Astha Sinha (Associate Partner), a seasoned practicing lawyer.
- Mr. Pratyush Jain (Principal Associate), an expert in legal advisory and regulatory compliance.
- Miss Priyanshi Rachchh, Miss Muskan Khandelwal (Associates), and Mr. Fraser Sequeira (Senior Manager).
The interactive presentation allowed members of the industrial fraternity to better understand how to prepare their businesses for the upcoming legislative changes. The event concluded with an engaging networking session over lunch, where members interacted directly with the legal experts.
COSIA remains committed to empowering small-scale industries by keeping them ahead of regulatory updates and fostering a compliant, robust industrial ecosystem.
