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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%

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

#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

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

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

COSIA Addresses Serious Concerns over GST Data Leaks
In a troubling development, the business community in Ludhiana, Punjab, has raised serious concerns regarding allegations that sensitive sales and purchase data of assesses is

Representation to GST Council: Clarification on Refund Eligibility
At the Chamber of Small Industry Association (COSIA), we continuously advocate for the interests of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India. Recently, we

Representation to Finance Minister: Concerns Over Increased Custom Duty on Vegetable Oils
On 19th September, 2024, the Chamber of Small Industry Association (COSIA) submitted a representation to Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman, Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, regarding the

Participation by COSIA KVY in Consumer Exhibition
In another exciting engagement, COSIA recently participated in a Consumer exhibition held in Thane City from 5th to 9th April, 2024, where we showcased the

Empowering Rural Communities through Skill Development: The COSIA-Pragati Pratishthan Partnership
In the heart of Jawhar, amidst the lush greenery and the serene beauty of nature, a quiet transformation is taking place. It’s a transformation that’s driven

COSIA and AAGPITI Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Industry Academia Interface
On 29th August, 2024, the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) and Ahmed Abdullah Garib Private Industrial Training Institute (AAGPITI) proudly signed a Memorandum of

Interactive Workshop on Avoiding Legal Disputes, Ensuring Recovery of Money, and GST Compliance
An insightful and practical workshop was conducted on 15th May, 2024 focusing on the prevention of legal disputes, ensuring recovery of money without litigation, and