What is the current deadline for complying with SEBI's digital accessibility requirements?
31 January 2027. SEBI's circular dated 30 October 2026 extends the deadline for appointing an IAAP auditor, conducting accessibility audits and completing remediation of audit findings to that date.
The extension covers three activities:
- Appointment of an IAAP auditor
- Conducting the accessibility audit of digital platforms
- Remediation of the findings from the audit
Everything else in the earlier circulars continues to apply as written.
Under the circular of 29 August 2025, Investment Advisers and Research Analysts submit their accessibility compliance information to BSE Ltd. Other categories report to their respective designated authorities under the September 2025 compliance guidelines.
What the circular says
“Appointment of IAAP Auditor, Conduct of Accessibility Audit for the digital platforms and Remediation of findings from the Audit”
“by January 31, 2027”
“All other provisions of the aforementioned circulars shall remain unchanged and shall be complied by REs.”
Regulatory reference
- Circular
- Latest extension of timelines to 31 January 2027 (link opens on NoticeBlue)
- Circular number
- HO/53/12/13(2)2026-ITD5-M2IPC/I/24856/2026
- Dated
- 30 October 2026