Regulated entities get till 31 January 2027 for the digital accessibility audit
TaxByKK · Compliance News · taxbykk.com30 Oct 2026
In short
SEBI has given all regulated entities until 31 January 2027 to appoint an IAAP-certified auditor, complete an accessibility audit of their digital platforms and fix what the audit finds. The extension follows representations from regulated entities; every other requirement of SEBI's digital accessibility circulars stays as it is.
- Authority
- SEBI, Information Technology Department
- Circular
- HO/53/12/13(2)2026-ITD5-M2IPC/I/24856/2026 dated 30 October 2026
- Type
- Circular
- Due date
- 31 January 2027: IAAP auditor appointed, accessibility audit done, findings fixed
- Law
- SEBI Act, 1992, section 11(1); Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules
- Earlier circulars
- 31 July 2025, 29 August 2025, 25 September 2025, 8 December 2025 and 31 July 2026
Due date: 31 January 2027: IAAP auditor appointed, accessibility audit done, findings fixed
What changed
| Item | Before | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment of an IAAP auditor, accessibility audit of digital platforms, and remediation of the findings | Earlier timeline under SEBI's 2025–26 circulars | By 31 January 2027 |
| All other provisions of the digital accessibility circulars | As issued | No change |
The circulars require regulated entities to make their websites, apps and other digital platforms accessible to persons with disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and its rules. IAAP is the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.
Who it applies to
- Stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories
- All SEBI-registered intermediaries: brokers, depository participants, mutual funds and AMCs, portfolio managers, investment advisers, research analysts and others
- AMFI, APMI and the supervisory bodies for investment advisers and research analysts
- IT, compliance and product teams that run investor-facing websites and apps
What to do
- Appoint an IAAP-certified accessibility auditor if you have not already.
- Have every investor-facing website, app and portal audited for accessibility.
- Fix the audit findings and keep the evidence, all by 31 January 2027.
- Keep meeting every other requirement of the digital accessibility circulars in the meantime.
Reference
SEBI circular HO/53/12/13(2)2026-ITD5-M2IPC/I/24856/2026, 30 October 2026, Extension of timeline with respect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars; read with SEBI circulars of 31 July 2025, 29 August 2025, 25 September 2025, 8 December 2025 and 31 July 2026 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Read the official PDF: SEBI circularWritten by TaxByKK from the official notification. Check the official text before you act on it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the new SEBI deadline for the digital accessibility audit?
31 January 2027, for appointing an IAAP auditor, auditing the digital platforms and fixing the findings.
Who must comply with SEBI's digital accessibility circulars?
All SEBI-regulated entities, including exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories and registered intermediaries.
Has anything else in the circulars changed?
No. Only the timeline for the auditor, the audit and the remediation has been extended.