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Extension of Timelines for Digital Accessibility Compliance

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Extension of timelines with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circular

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the deadline for regulated entities to complete accessibility audits for digital platforms and remediate any findings. This extension is granted in response to representations from regulated entities regarding the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The new deadline for these specific compliance actions is October 31, 2026. All other provisions established in previous SEBI circulars concerning digital accessibility remain in effect and must be adhered to by all regulated entities.

Who is affected
  • All Recognised Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations, Registered Depositories, Registered Intermediaries, AMFI, APMI, and BSE Limited (IAASB and RAASB).
Required action
  • Conduct accessibility audits for digital platforms and remediate findings identified during the audit process by October 31, 2026.
Key dates
  • Extended deadline for accessibility audit and remediation — 30 Oct 2026

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Source
National Stock Exchange of India
Type
circular
Published by source
30 Jul 2026
Document number
NSE/COMP/75511
Issuing division
Compliance
Coverage area
securities

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National Stock Exchange of India

Circular

Department: Compliance
Download Ref No: NSE/COMP/75511Date: July 31, 2026
Circular Ref. No: 70/2026

To All Members,

Sub: Extension of timelines with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars

This is with reference to SEBI Circular ref. no. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 dated September 25, 2025, and Exchange circular no. NSE/COMP/75240 dated July 16, 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 their Circular no. HO/(411)2026-ITD-5_DIV2/I/17922/2026 dated July 31, 2026, granted extension for "Conduct of Accessibility Audit for the digital platforms and Remediation of findings from the audit" till October 31, 2026. The SEBI circular is attached as Annexure.

Trading Members are requested to take note of the same and ensure compliance.

For any support, please reach out to the helpdesk on 1800 266 0050 (Select IVR option 3) or email at memcompliance_support@nse.co.in

For and on behalf of National Stock Exchange of India Limited

Sonal Sharma Senior Manager

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CIRCULAR

HO/(411)2026-ITD-5_DIV2/I/17922/2026 July 31, 2026

To, All Recognised Stock Exchanges All Recognised Clearing Corporations All Registered Depositories All Registered Intermediaries Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI) BSE Limited (Investment Adviser Administration and supervisory body-IAASB) BSE Limited (Research Analysts Administration and supervisory body-RAASB)

Reference:

Sr NoCircular No.Issue Date
1SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/ 2025/111July 31, 2025
2SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/121August 29, 2025
3SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131September 25, 2025
4HO/13/19/13(2)2025-ITD-1_VIAP/I/187/2025December 08, 2025

Subject: Extension of timelines with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.

Sir/Madam,

  1. SEBI issued circulars on ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules made thereunder-mandatory compliance by all Regulated Entities (REs).

  2. SEBI is in receipt of representations from REs requesting an extension of timeline to submit their compliance of provisions of the aforementioned circulars.

  3. Based on the representations received and examination of the status of compliance of REs, the extension is granted for “Conduct of Accessibility Audit for the digital platforms and Remediation of findings from the audit” by October 31, 2026.

  4. All other provisions of the aforementioned circulars shall remain unchanged and shall be complied by REs.

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  1. This circular is being issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11 (1) of the Securities and Exchange of India Act, 1992, to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.

  2. This circular is available on SEBI website at www.sebi.gov.in under the category “Legal” and drop “Circulars”.

  3. This circular is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully,

Milind Prabhakar Gajare Deputy General Manager Phone: 022-26449973 Email: milindg@sebi.gov.in

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