2025-12-08
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued this circular to clarify digital accessibility requirements for Regulated Entities (REs) and postpone the mandatory appointment of accessibility auditors. REs must submit a status of readiness and compliance for their digital platforms by March 31, 2026, to specified reporting authorities instead of meeting the earlier December 2025 deadline. Additionally, the regulation mandates that accessibility complaints be lodged via SCORES and requires periodic accessibility audits of all investor-facing digital platforms by certified professionals.