Extension of timelines with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars

The BSE has issued a notice regarding the extension of timelines for digital accessibility compliance, following a SEBI circular dated July 31, 2026. Research Analysts are required to complete the conduct of accessibility audits for their digital platforms and the remediation of any findings identified during these audits. The deadline for these compliance activities has been extended to October 31, 2026. This directive aligns with the requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and associated rules applicable to regulated entities.

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The BSE has issued a notice regarding the extension of timelines for digital accessibility compliance, following a SEBI circular dated July 31, 2026. Research Analysts are required to complete the conduct of accessibility audits for their digital platforms and the remediation of any findings identified during these audits. The deadline for these compliance activities has been extended to October 31, 2026. This directive aligns with the requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and associated rules applicable to regulated entities.

Who is affected
  • Research Analysts
Required action
  • Conduct accessibility audit for digital platforms and remediate findings.
Key dates
  • Extended deadline for audit and remediation — 30 Oct 2026

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BSE Ltd (Bombay Stock Exchange)
Type
notice
Published by source
30 Jul 2026
Document number
20260731-17
Issuing division
Membership Compliance
Coverage area
securities

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NOTICE

Notice No.20260731-17
Notice Date31 Jul 2026
CategoryOthers
SegmentResearch Analysts
DepartmentMembership Compliance
SubjectExtension of timelines with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars
AttachmentsAnnexure_A

This is with reference to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 dated September 25, 2025, Exchange notice no. 20260708-12 dated July 08, 2026, pertaining to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and Rules made there under - Mandatory Compliance by all Regulated Entities.

In this regard, SEBI vide its Circular No. HO/(411)2026-ITD-5_DIV2/I/17922/2026 dated July 31, 2026, has granted extension for “Conduct of Accessibility Audit for the digital platforms and Remediation of findings from the audit" till October 31, 2026.

SEBI circular is attached as Annexure A.

Research Analysts are requested to take note of the same and ensure compliance.

Rajendra Naikade Assistant Vice President Membership

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