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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seminar on Empowering MSMEs with Selling, Negotiation, Branding and Advertising Skills
The seminar on “Selling and Negotiation Skills & Branding and Advertising for MSMEs” was successfully organized by Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA) in Association

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

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

COSIA Advocates for the Implementation of MIDC Services under the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015
In a continued effort to improve ease of doing business (EoDB) and to streamline the industrial processes in Maharashtra, Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA)