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Which SEBI-regulated entities are required to comply with digital accessibility requirements?

All SEBI-regulated entities are covered, including Stockbrokers, Research Analysts, Investment Advisers, Mutual Funds and Asset Management Companies, Portfolio Managers, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), other regulated intermediaries and Market Infrastructure Institutions.

The requirements apply to SEBI-regulated entities, including:

  • Stockbrokers
  • Research Analysts
  • Investment Advisers
  • Mutual Funds and Asset Management Companies
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
  • Other regulated intermediaries and Market Infrastructure Institutions

Both individual and corporate Research Analysts and Investment Advisers are covered.

The circular itself identifies the categories of regulated entities covered by the requirement.

What the circular says

“mandatory compliance by all Regulated Entities”

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

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