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COSIA and TSSIA Representation and Participation in Centre and State Deregulation Initiatives
India’s aspiration to become a developed nation by 2047 has prompted the government to undertake significant reforms aimed at boosting investment and industrial growth. A key element of this agenda

COSIA’s Timely Intervention Leads to Deferment of Steel QCO Implementation
We are pleased to inform our members and stakeholders that the Government of India has deferred by one month the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) for certain steel

COSIA Participates in Empowered Committee on MSMEs Meeting at RBI Mumbai – 9th May, 2025
The Empowered Committee on MSMEs for Maharashtra convened its quarterly meeting on 9th May, 2025, at the Reserve Bank of India’s Mumbai Regional Office. The meeting, chaired by the Regional

COSIA Participates in Interaction with 16th Finance Commission
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) had the privilege of participating in an important interaction with the Hon’ble Members of the Sixteenth Finance Commission during their visit to Maharashtra

COSIA Urges Maharashtra Government to Reconsider Minimum Wage Hike for Rubber Industry
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) has formally submitted a representation to the Maharashtra government, requesting a reconsideration of the recent extraordinary hike in minimum wages for the rubber

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

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

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,

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

COSIA Submits Recommendations on Draft Maharashtra Industrial Policy 2025
On 19th February 2025, the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) submitted its detailed recommendations on the Draft Maharashtra Industrial Policy 2025 to the Government of Maharashtra. The recommendations focused

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

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