Shaping the Future with Budget 2025 – Decoding the Tax Proposals
On 4th February 2025, COSIA, in collaboration with TSSIA and Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS), successfully hosted an online session that decoded the key tax proposals of the Union Budget 2025. As industry stakeholders eagerly awaited the government’s fiscal strategies, this session provided an in-depth analysis of the major changes in both Direct and Indirect […]
COSIA KVY Launches Bedside Care Giver Course at Thane Central Jail
On 4th February, 2025, the Thane Central Jail witnessed a momentous event with the inauguration of the Bedside Care Giver Course, aimed at equipping inmates with essential care giving skills. This initiative is a collaboration between the Chamber of Small Industry Association (COSIA), Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), Thane Central Jail, and Trascender Resources […]
COSIA Holds Productive Meeting to Address Key Challenges Facing MSMEs
On 29th January, 2025, COSIA hosted a meeting at TSSIA House, Thane, with representatives from multiple industry associations to discuss key challenges facing MSMEs. The session, led by Mr. Sandeep Parikh, President of COSIA, focused on a range of pressing issues affecting businesses across Maharashtra. Key Highlights of the Meeting: The meeting concluded with actionable […]
COSIA Hosts Career Guidance Seminar at SES Anand Vishwa Gurukul College
On 20th January, 2025, COSIA organized a highly impactful career guidance seminar at SES Anand Vishwa Gurukul College (Thane-Maharashtra) for their second-year and third-year students. The seminar, conducted in collaboration with TSSIA, aimed to raise awareness about the skill development opportunities available under the COSIA Kaushalya Vikas Yojana (COSIA KVY). The session began with Mr. […]
Seminar on Unlocking the Future of HR with Generative AI
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA) and Thane Management Forum successfully hosted an insightful introductory session on Generative AI in HR on 24th January, 2025, at the TSSIA House. Over 70 participants attended the event, which was led by Pallavi Sankhe, Founder of Curious Catalyst and an AI […]
Successful Conclusion of the Two-Day “Technical Exhibition cum Competition” Organized by DVET
The Directorate of Vocational Education & Training (DVET), Mumbai, successfully hosted the District Level “Technical Exhibition cum Competition” on 7th and 8th January 2025. This exciting event was held at the Ahmad Abdullah Garib Private ITI, Mumbra, and brought together aspiring students from both Government and private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Thane District. The […]
Gujarat HC Ruling on GST on assignment of Leases in SIDCs and COSIA’s Appeal for MSMEs
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) has been actively advocating against the imposition of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the assignment of leases in MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) and other SIDCs (State Industrial Development Corporations). This issue has been a significant concern for MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) for the past […]
Judgment of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court dated 03.01.2025 in the Matter of GST on Assignment of Lease in GIDC/SIDCs
The following is the copy of the 280 page Judgment passed by the Hon’ble High Court in the matter filed by GCCI, wherein the Hon’ble High Court finally held that provisions of section 7(1)(a) of the GST Act providing for scope of supply read with clause 5(b) of Schedule II and Clause 5 of Schedule […]
Sensitization Program on BIS Standards and Mandatory BIS Certification for MSMEs
On 18th December 2024, a Sensitization Program on BIS Standards and Products under Mandatory BIS Certification was successfully organized to raise awareness among MSMEs about the crucial role of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in promoting quality and safety in products. The event was jointly hosted by COSIA (Chamber of Small Industry Associations) and […]
Memorial Lecture on Safety Awareness in the MSME Sector in Honor of Dr. Appasaheb Khambete
On 18th November 2024, to commemorate the 2nd death anniversary of Founder of TSSIA & COSIA Late Dr. Appasaheb Khambete, TSSIA and COSIA organized a Memorial Lecture focusing on “Safety Awareness and its Importance in the MSME Sector”. The program aimed to honor Dr. Khambete’s contributions and inspire businesses to adopt best practices in Environmental, […]