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COSIA and TSSIA Representation and Participation in Centre and State Deregulation Initiatives

India’s aspiration to become a developed nation by 2047 has prompted the government to undertake significant reforms aimed at boosting investment and industrial growth. A key element of this agenda is systematic deregulation, with a focus on easing the compliance burden on businesses, particularly the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that form the backbone […]

COSIA Delegation Meets Development Commissioner (Industries), GoM to Discuss Key Industrial Issues from Crucial Industrial Areas in Thane District

A delegation from the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) met with the Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra, Shri Deependra Singh Kushwah (IAS), on 16th July 2025 at the New Administrative Building, Mumbai. The meeting was convened to discuss pressing challenges faced by industries in regions including Wada, Palghar, Murbad, Bhiwandi, and Shahpur, in […]

COSIA’s Timely Intervention Leads to Deferment of Steel QCO Implementation

We are pleased to inform our members and stakeholders that the Government of India has deferred by one month the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) for certain steel products, which was earlier scheduled to come into effect for all imports with bill of lading dates from 16.06.2025 onwards. As per the latest clarification […]

TSSIA – Celebrating 50 Years of Industrial Unity and Excellence

The Thane Small Scale Industry Association (TSSIA), a founding member of COSIA, proudly celebrated its Golden Jubilee Year on Monday, 23rd June 2025, marking 50 years of unwavering service to the MSME sector. The event, held in the spirit of MSME progress, unity, and excellence, brought together a vibrant gathering of entrepreneurs, senior industry professionals, […]

Empowering Electricity Consumers: COSIA-TSSIA Awareness Session Held Successfully

COSIA, in collaboration with Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), successfully organized a focused and insightful awareness session on Electricity Consumers’ Rights on Thursday, 5th June 2025 at TSSIA House, Wagle Estate, Thane. Themed “Know Your Rights: Electricity”, the two-hour session brought together industry members, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to explore critical aspects of electricity services […]

COSIA Kaushalya Vikas Yojana (KVY) Center Launched at Lote-Parshuram, Ratnagiri

In a significant step towards promoting skill development and self-employment in rural Maharashtra, the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) has proudly inaugurated its first COSIA Kaushalya Vikas Yojana (COSIA KVY) Center in the Lote-Parshuram industrial area, located in Khed Taluka of Ratnagiri District. This milestone marks COSIA’s debut in establishing a dedicated skill development […]

COSIA Participates in Empowered Committee on MSMEs Meeting at RBI Mumbai – 9th May, 2025

The Empowered Committee on MSMEs for Maharashtra convened its quarterly meeting on 9th May, 2025, at the Reserve Bank of India’s Mumbai Regional Office. The meeting, chaired by the Regional Director, Maharashtra – RBI, brought together representatives from leading banks, SIDBI, CGTMSE, NABARD, government departments, and prominent industry bodies. Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) […]

COSIA Participates in Interaction with 16th Finance Commission

The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) had the privilege of participating in an important interaction with the Hon’ble Members of the Sixteenth Finance Commission during their visit to Maharashtra on 8th May 2025 in Mumbai. COSIA was among a select group of industry associations invited to represent the interests and concerns of the Micro, […]

TSSIA, Celebrating 50 Years of Empowering MSMEs

In 2025, the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA) proudly marks its Golden Jubilee, commemorating 50 years of unwavering commitment to the growth and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Maharashtra. Established in 1974 and formally registered in 1977, TSSIA has evolved into the largest registered MSME association in the Mumbai Metropolitan […]