COSIA Raises Concern over GSTN’s Mandatory GSTR-2B Validation for Import IGST Refund Claims
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) has raised serious concerns regarding the mandatory validation of Import IGST Input Tax Credit (ITC) against GSTR-2B under the newly introduced Annexure-B Offline Utility released by GSTN vide Advisory No. 660 dated 18 May 2026. The new utility has been introduced to streamline the processing of refund claims […]
COSIA and TSSIA Jointly Host Seminar on Maharashtra’s Draft Labour Code Rules
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), in joint collaboration with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), successfully organized an insightful seminar on the Draft Notifications of Rules under the Labour Codes on 26th May 2026. The seminar focused on the crucial draft rules recently framed by the Government of Maharashtra and published on 28th April 2026 and 5th […]
Major Win for MSMEs: Supreme Court Dismisses GST Department’s SLP in the matter of GST on Transfer of Industrial Leasehold Rights
Upholding the legal stance pioneered by COSIA, the Supreme Court’s decision brings immense financial relief, lowers project costs, and enhances the Ease of Doing Business across India’s industrial zones. In a landmark development for the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) […]
Seminar on Central & State Government Export Promotion Schemes & Trade Agreements
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 […]
COSIA Submits Representation to the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Impact of West Asia Conflict on Indian MSMEs
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA) has submitted an urgent representation to the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, highlighting the emerging challenges faced by the Indian MSME sector due to the escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. West Asia has traditionally been an […]
Training Programme on First-Aid, Occupational Safety, Health, Fire Safety & POSH
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations organized a Training Programme on First-Aid, Occupational Safety, Health, Fire Safety & POSH on 5th March 2026 at TSSIA House, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane, as part of the National Safety Week Celebration 2026 (4th–10th March). The programme was conducted in association with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association, with […]
Sensitization Workshop on ADEETIE Scheme for Energy Efficient Technologies
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations organized a Sensitization Workshop on the ADEETIE Scheme (Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments) on 26th February 2026 for industries from the Thane Chemical Cluster. The program was held at the premises of Kalyan Ambernath Manufacturers Association, MIDC Phase I, Dombivli, in association with industry […]
Round Table Conference on New Industrial Policies in Maharashtra and Compliance Reduction Initiatives
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations, in association with the Thane Small Scale Industries Association, organized a Round Table Conference on the New Industrial Policies and Government Initiatives for Reducing Compliance Burden on 25th February 2026 at TSSIA House, Thane. The objective of the conference was to create an interactive platform for industry members to […]
Seminar on OSH Code, Compliance Management & Union Budget 2026–27 for MSMEs
The Chamber of Small Industry Associations, in association with Thane Small Scale Industries Association and other industry partners, organized a Half-Day Seminar on the Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions (OSH) Code, Webstac 3S Compliance Management Software Solutions for SMEs, and the Union Budget 2026–27 on 4th February 2026 at TSSIA House, Thane. The seminar […]
TSSIA Celebrates 50 Years of Collective Strength and Industrial Leadership
The Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA), a founding member of the Chamber of Small Industry Associations (COSIA), marked a historic milestone with its Golden Jubilee Celebration, held on 13 December 2025 at Taj – The Trees, Mumbai. The evening brought together industry leaders, policymakers, office bearers, members, and well-wishers to commemorate five decades of […]