SEBI has issued a clarification on its earlier circulars regarding Digital Accessibility requirements for all regulated entities (REs). The “Investor’s Right to Digital Accessibility” will now be included in all relevant Investor Charters. Instead of appointing an accessibility auditor by December 14, 2025, REs must submit a readiness and compliance status for each investor-facing digital platform by March 31, 2026 to the respective reporting authorities (and to SEBI at digital_acc@sebi.gov.in, wherever applicable). REs must use the format in Annexure B, and investors can lodge accessibility-related complaints on SCORES, which REs must resolve by fixing the accessibility issue. All REs are also required to conduct periodic accessibility audits of their websites, mobile apps and portals through certified accessibility professionals.
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