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 Maru, Hon. General Secretary, TSSIA, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of understanding export policies and incentives for MSMEs aiming to expand globally.
Mr. Kirti Panchal introduced the distinguished speakers:
- Mr. Mihir Ajit Shah, Foreign Trade & EXIM Advisor and keynote speaker
- Mr. Manish Patil, Industries Officer, Joint Director of Industries (JDI), Thane
- Mr. Pranav Zunjarrao, Advisor with Ernst & Young for Export Promotion, Government of Maharashtra
Insights on Maharashtra’s Export Promotion Policies
Mr. Pranav Zunjarrao and Mr. Manish Patil provided valuable insights into the Export Promotion Policies of Maharashtra, including the Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI) and upcoming initiatives by the Government of Maharashtra aimed at boosting exports and supporting MSMEs.
Keynote Session on Export Schemes & Trade Agreements
The keynote address by Mr. Mihir Ajit Shah delivered an in-depth understanding of critical export-related schemes and frameworks. The session covered:
- Overview of India’s major trade agreements
- Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme
- Advance Authorization Scheme
- Duty Drawback
- RoDTEP / RoSCTL
- Interest Equalization Scheme (IES)
- Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
The session was highly informative and provided practical insights into leveraging these schemes for business growth in international markets.
An engaging Question & Answer session followed, where participants actively interacted with the speakers and clarified their queries related to export procedures, incentives, and compliance.
The seminar concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mr. Kirtibhai Panchal, Committee Member, TSSIA, who expressed gratitude to the speakers and participants for their valuable contributions.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from exporters, importers, and industry representatives, reaffirming TSSIA and COSIA’s commitment to empowering MSMEs with knowledge and opportunities for global expansion.
