The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued Circular No. H0/(411)2026-1TD-5_D1V2/1/17922/2026 on July 31, 2026, extending timelines for compliance with Digital Accessibility Circulars under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Addressing representations from Regulated Entities (REs) and reviewing their compliance status, SEBI granted an extension until October 31, 2026, for REs to conduct accessibility audits for digital platforms and remediate audit findings. All other provisions of the previous circulars—dated July 31, 2025, August 29, 2025, September 25, 2025, and December 08, 2025—remain unchanged and mandatory for compliance. Issued under Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, with the approval of the Competent Authority, this circular aims to protect investor interests and regulate the securities market. The circular is addressed to stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories, registered intermediaries, AMFI, APMI, and BSE Limited (IAASB and RAASB).
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Circular No. H0/(411)2026-1TD-5_D1V2/1/17922/2026 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 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 | H0/13/19/13(2)2025-1TD-1_VIAP/1/187/2025 | December 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.
5. 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.
6. This circular is available on SEBI website at sebi.gov.in under the category “Legal” and drop “Circulars”.
7. 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
