Which digital platforms are covered under the accessibility requirements?
Client-facing digital platforms are covered. That means websites, web applications, portals, Android and iOS applications, and the investor-facing content and documents published through them.
The requirements cover:
- Websites
- Web applications and portals
- Android and iOS applications
- Investor-facing content and documents published through these platforms
Documents are part of the scope. This includes relevant PDFs, Word documents and Excel spreadsheets shared with clients or investors.
What the circular says
“All REs shall ensure that their Digital Platforms and content published on the digital platform shall strictly adhere to the accessibility standards and guidelines”
Regulatory reference
- Circular
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules made thereunder – mandatory compliance by all Regulated Entities
- Circular number
- SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/111
- Dated
- 31 July 2025
- Where to look
- Annexure I, Section B and Section 2.2