COSIA Raises Key GST Issues at Trade Interaction Meeting with Chairman, CBIC
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) participated in the Trade Interaction Meeting with the Hon’ble Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), organised by the CGST Mumbai Zone on 23 October 2026 at MCA the Lounge, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The meeting provided a platform for constructive interaction between the GST […]
COSIA KVY Solar Power Project Inaugurated at Shree Gajanan Vidyalaya, Kalyan
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), under its COSIA Kaushalya Vikas Yojana (COSIA KVY) initiative, inaugurated a Rooftop Solar Power Generation System at Shree Gajanan Vidyalaya, Kalyan on 17th October, 2026, marking another step towards promoting sustainable energy solutions in educational institutions. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the following dignitaries: The event was […]
Impact of the 57th GST Council Meeting on MSMEs
The 57th GST Council meeting held on 8th October 2026 has recommended several reforms that could directly benefit micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in GST litigation, input tax credit (ITC), working capital, compliance costs and expansion through e-commerce. Unlike the 56th meeting, which focused substantially on GST rate rationalisation, the 57th meeting focused […]
COSIA Elects New Central Managing Committee at 32nd Annual General Meeting
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), the apex national-level body representing MSME associations, held its 32nd Annual General Meeting on 30th September 2026. At the AGM, Shri Sandeep Parikh was unanimously elected as the President of COSIA. The newly elected Central Managing Committee: Office Bearers Central Managing Committee The Central Managing Committee comprises representatives […]
MSMED (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Key Reforms, Industry Impact, and Critical Concerns
The Parliament has officially passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Introduced in the Rajya Sabha on July 28, 2026, the Bill was passed by the Upper House on August 3, 2026, and subsequently passed by the Lok Sabha on August 7, 2026. It now awaits Presidential assent to become law. […]
COSIA and TSSIA Jointly Host Seminar on Maharashtra’s Draft Labour Code Rules
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), in joint collaboration with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), successfully organized an insightful seminar on the Draft Notifications of Rules under the Labour Codes on 26th May 2026. The seminar focused on the crucial draft rules recently framed by the Government of Maharashtra and published on 28th April 2026 and 5th […]
Seminar on Central & State Government Export Promotion Schemes & Trade Agreements
The Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), in association with the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), successfully organized a seminar on “Central & State Government Export Promotion Schemes, Incentives and Trade Agreements” at Ankola Hall, TSSIA House, Wagle Estate, Thane, on Monday, 16th March 2026. The session commenced with opening remarks by Mr. Bhavesh […]
Training Programme on First-Aid, Occupational Safety, Health, Fire Safety & POSH
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations organized a Training Programme on First-Aid, Occupational Safety, Health, Fire Safety & POSH on 5th March 2026 at TSSIA House, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane, as part of the National Safety Week Celebration 2026 (4th–10th March). The programme was conducted in association with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association, with […]
Sensitization Workshop on ADEETIE Scheme for Energy Efficient Technologies
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations organized a Sensitization Workshop on the ADEETIE Scheme (Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments) on 26th February 2026 for industries from the Thane Chemical Cluster. The program was held at the premises of Kalyan Ambernath Manufacturers Association, MIDC Phase I, Dombivli, in association with industry […]
Round Table Conference on New Industrial Policies in Maharashtra and Compliance Reduction Initiatives
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations, in association with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association, organized a Round Table Conference on the New Industrial Policies and Government Initiatives for Reducing Compliance Burden on 25th February 2026 at TSSIA House, Thane. The objective of the conference was to create an interactive platform for industry members to […]