19/05/2026
In the industrial equipment business, the real challenges often begin after deployment.
From the classification of AWPs, MEWPs and cranes under the Motor Vehicles Act to warranty liabilities, trademark usage, taxation, and compliance risks — regulatory complexities are increasingly shaping how equipment businesses scale, monetise assets, and prepare for future growth.
In this insightful article, Himanshu Ojha and Supratim Guha of Bombay Law Chambers examine the critical legal and operational risks that suppliers, rental companies, distributors, and OEMs must address in today’s evolving business environment.
Key highlights:
✔ Regulatory ambiguity around industrial equipment classification
✔ Impact of the Supreme Court’s Ultratech ruling
✔ Warranty and indemnity risks for importers and distributors
✔ Importance of formal trademark and brand usage structures
✔ Practical safeguards for long-term business scalability
A must-read for stakeholders across the construction and industrial equipment ecosystem.
Read the full article here:
https://equipmentindia.com/construction-machinery-news/top-equipment-news/webexclusive/Beyond-Deployment-Managing-Regulatory-Risks-in-IEs/130586
