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The Securities and Exchange Board of India extends the deadline for regulated entities to complete digital accessibility requirements. Entities must complete the appointment of an International Association of Accessibility Professionals auditor, conduct accessibility audits for digital platforms, and remediate audit findings by January 31, 2027. This extension applies to all recognized stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories, and registered intermediaries. All other provisions of the previous digital accessibility circulars remain in effect.
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CIRCULAR
HO/53/12/13(2)2026-ITD5-M2IPC/I/24856/2026 October 30, 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. No. | Circular No. | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/ 2025/111 | July 31, 2025 |
| 2 | SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/121 | August 29, 2025 |
| 3 | SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 | September 25, 2025 |
| 4 | HO/13/19/13(2)2025-ITD-1_VIAP/I/187/2025 | December 08, 2025 |
| 5 | HO/(411)2026-ITD-5_DIV2/I/17922/2026 | July 31, 2026 |
Subject: Extension of timeline with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars
Dear Sir/ Madam,
SEBI has issued circulars on 'Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules made thereunder for mandatory compliance by all Regulated Entities'.
SEBI is in receipt of representations from Regulated Entities (REs) requesting an extension of timeline to submit their compliance of provisions of the aforesaid circulars.
Based on the representations received and review of the status of compliance of REs, the extension is granted for "Appointment of IAAP Auditor, Conduct of Accessibility Audit for the digital platforms and Remediation of findings from the Audit" by January 31, 2027 in order to ensure compliance.
All other provisions of the aforementioned circulars shall remain unchanged and shall be complied by REs.
This Circular is being issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11 (1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, to protect the interest of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.
This Circular is available on SEBI website at www.sebi.gov.in under the category: “Legal” and drop “Circulars”.
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
