The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), through its Circular dated October 30, 2026, has extended the timeline for compliance with its earlier circulars concerning digital accessibility requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the rules made thereunder. The extension follows representations received from various Regulated Entities (REs) seeking additional time to complete the prescribed compliance requirements. After considering these representations and reviewing the compliance status of REs, SEBI has granted an extension until January 31, 2027, for three specific activities: appointment of an IAAP Auditor, conducting accessibility audits of digital platforms, and remediation of findings identified during such audits. The extension is intended to facilitate compliance with the applicable digital accessibility requirements. SEBI has clarified that all other provisions of the earlier circulars will remain unchanged and must continue to be complied with by the respective Regulated Entities. The Circular has been issued under Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, in furtherance of investor protection, securities market development and regulation. It is applicable to the addressed stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories, registered intermediaries and relevant industry and supervisory bodies.
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Circular No. HO/53/12/13(2)2026-ITD5-M2IPC/I/24856/2026 | Dated: 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,
1. SEBI has issued circulars on ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules made thereunder for mandatory compliance by all Regulated Entities’.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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 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.
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: [email protected]
