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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

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) has actively engaged with the

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 Bank of India’s (RBI) recent

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 recent hike in custom duty