SEBI has extended the deadline for regulated entities to appoint IAAP auditors, conduct accessibility audits, and implement remediation measures to 31 January 2027. The move aims to ensure inclusive digital access for persons with disabilities across websites and apps of listed entities and intermediaries.
SEBI Extends Digital Accessibility Deadline to 31 January 2027
On 2 November 2026, SEBI announced the extension of the compliance deadline for digital accessibility requirements under its June 2023 circular on Web Accessibility Standards. Regulated entities, including stock exchanges, depositories, brokers, asset management companies, and listed issuers, now have until 31 January 2027 to appoint Certified IAAP auditors, complete audits of digital platforms, and implement necessary remediation in line with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
The extension covers three key obligations: appointment of auditors accredited by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), conduct of accessibility audits, and submission of remediation reports to respective self-regulatory organizations or stock exchanges. This postponement, originally due by 1 July 2026, acknowledges implementation challenges faced by smaller intermediaries and technical complexities in legacy systems.
For legal practitioners advising regulated entities, timely engagement of compliant auditors and documentation of audit findings will remain critical. Firms should assess current digital infrastructure, initiate gap analysis, and prepare remediation roadmaps to meet the revised deadline. Non-compliance may attract scrutiny under SEBI’s risk-based supervision framework.