GST Seminar on Next Gen Reforms
Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA) and Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), in association with Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS), organised a seminar on “GST – Next Gen Reform: Navigating the new era of Rate Rationalization, GSTAT and beyond” on 16th September 2025 at Thane. The programme began with a Welcome Address by Mr. […]
Online Workshop on “Financial Awareness & Credit Risk Management for MSMEs”
Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), under the SIDBI PROMO Scheme initiative and in collaboration with TransUnion CIBIL and SIDBI, organised an exclusive online workshop on “Financial Awareness & Credit Risk Management for MSMEs” on 11th September 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The workshop was designed to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises […]
Update on COSIA’s Legal Challenge Against GST on Assignment of Lease – 08.09.2025 Hearing
COSIA has filed a writ petition before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court challenging the levy of GST on assignment of lease of industrial plots in MIDC/SIDC areas. The petition questions both the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the CGST Act, 2017 and the jurisdiction to impose such levy. The matter, along with connected petitions […]
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) […]