A Successful Training on Workplace Safety on occasion of National Safety Week 2025

As part of the National Safety Week celebrations, COSIA (Chamber of Small Industry Associations), in collaboration with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Thane, and Fortis Hospital, successfully hosted a training session focused on First-Aid, Occupational Safety, Health, Fire Safety, and POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment). Held on […]
COSIA Secures Interim Relief from Bombay High Court on GST Levy for Assignment of Lease

COSIA has been at the forefront of advocating against the unjust imposition of GST on the assignment of leasehold rights in MIDC plots. The GST department has been treating such assignments as a supply of service, subjecting MSMEs to an additional 18% financial burden, despite the fact that land transactions are already subject to stamp […]
COSIA Commends TSSIA’s Efforts in Closing LBT Departments and Advocates for Amnesty Scheme

The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) proudly acknowledges the persistent and strategic efforts of our member association, Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), which have led to a significant breakthrough for the industrial community. In response to TSSIA’s sustained advocacy, the Urban Development Department (UDD) of the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) issued an important […]
COSIA Welcomes RBI’s Draft Circular on Prohibition of Foreclosure Charges and Pre-Payment Penalties for MSEs

The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) is pleased to share an important update following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) release of the draft circular on the prohibition of foreclosure charges and pre-payment penalties on term loans granted to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). The draft circular, published on 21st February, 2025, is a […]
COSIA and LPIA Join Forces to Address Industry Challenges and Promote Skill Development

The COSIA team, including Mr. Ninad Jaywant (Hon. Gen. Secretary), CA Nandan Khambete (CMC Member), Mr. Girish Khambete (Member), Mr. Sameer Shirodkar (Secretary Legal), and Mr. Vinay Sawant – Advisor, recently visited the Lote Parshuram Industries Association (LPIA) at Lote Parshuram MIDC, Khed, on 16th February 2025. The COSIA delegation received a warm welcome from […]
COSIA Participates in the Quarterly Empowered Committee on MSMEs Meeting at RBI, Mumbai

On 11th February, 2025, the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) actively participated in the Quarterly Meeting of the Empowered Committee on MSMEs, held at the Mumbai Regional Office of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This important meeting, chaired by the Regional Director for Maharashtra, brought together key stakeholders to discuss critical aspects of […]
Seminar on Client Relationship Management & Data Analysis using Excel

The Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA) and the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), in collaboration with Knowledge Partner – Kohinoor Business School & Kohinoor Management School, successfully hosted a seminar on “Client Relationship Management & Data Analysis using Excel” on 15th February 2025 at TSSIA House, supported by Union Bank of India. The […]
COSIA & TSSIA Hosts Online Meeting on MSEDCL Matters – 5th February, 2025

On 5th February, 2025, the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), in collaboration with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), successfully organized an important online meeting to address key concerns surrounding the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The meeting saw the active participation of over 35 sector experts and representatives from various […]
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 […]