COSIA Extends Support to Maharashtra Government for MSME Growth

In a recent communication, the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) extended its heartfelt congratulations to Shri Devendra Fadnavis on his appointment as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The letter, sent on behalf of COSIA’s President, Sandeep Parikh, also conveyed the COSIA’s full support for the Government’s efforts to promote the growth and development of […]

COSIA Submits Representation to DGGST on GST Challenges Faced by MSMEs

The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) has formally submitted a detailed representation to the Directorate General of Goods & Services Tax (DGGST), responding to their request for inputs on the various challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. This representation outlines several pressing concerns […]

COSIA’s Fight Against GST Burden on Assignments of Lease in SIDC Plots

The Government of India has been continuously supporting MSMEs, which are the second highest employers in the country, providing 12 crore jobs and contributing 29% to the GDP and more than 50% towards exports. However, recently, notices are being issued left, right, and center to MSME members by the GST departments regarding the assignment of […]

Founder of COSIA Dr Appasaheb Khambete’s Bust Unveiled at the hands of CM Maharashtra

On 11th October, 2024, the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA) and Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) proudly unveiled a bust of their esteemed founder, Dr. Appasaheb Khambete, at TSSIA House in Thane. The ceremony, graced by the presence of the Chief Guest of the event Mr. Eknath Shinde, Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, […]

#EmpowerMSME : VIEC’s Advocacy for MSMEs Affected by Forest Mutation Gains Momentum

The Vibrant India Economic Council (VIEC) has been actively addressing the challenges faced by MSMEs affected by forest mutations in land revenue records. Their efforts aim to streamline processes and provide relief to affected legitimate industries and industrial layouts majorly comprising of MSMEs struggling with legal ambiguities related to land use as industrial on account […]

Celebration of World Standards Day 2024

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai Branch Office-II, in collaboration with COSIA and the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), proudly hosted a celebratory event for World Standard Day 2024 on 9th October, 2024 at Tip Top Plaza, Thane. The event brought together industry leaders, MSMEs, and experts to discuss the importance of standards […]

COSIA Celebrates RBI’s Landmark Decision on Foreclosure Charges for MSEs

The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) is thrilled to announce a significant victory for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) sector, following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to prohibit banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) from imposing foreclosure charges and pre-payment penalties on term loans granted to MSEs. This decision was […]