Description
BSE circular providing step-by-step instructions for trading members to submit their digital platform accessibility readiness details via the BEFS portal. Submission deadline is March 31, 2026.
Summary
BSE has issued instructions requiring trading members to submit the status of readiness and compliance with accessibility requirements for their investor-facing digital platforms via the BEFS portal. The submission must be completed by March 31, 2026, and covers platform-wise accessibility details under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities framework.
Key Points
- Trading members must log into the BEFS portal and navigate to: Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Digital platform wise accessibility
- Details must be submitted for all relevant digital platforms (website, mobile app, etc.) individually
- Each platform’s accessibility details must be saved before proceeding to the next
- Final submission is made via a SUBMIT button; no changes are permitted after submission
- The process is irreversible once the SUBMIT button is clicked and confirmed
Regulatory Changes
This circular operationalizes compliance requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, specifically relating to accessibility of investor-facing digital platforms maintained by trading members.
Compliance Requirements
- Login to BEFS portal
- Navigate to ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Digital platform wise accessibility’
- Fill in accessibility readiness details for each digital platform (website, mobile app, and any other applicable platforms)
- Save details for each platform separately
- Click SUBMIT to make the final, irrevocable submission to the Exchange
- Note: Details must be submitted for all applicable digital platforms, even if multiple platforms are maintained
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 – All trading members must complete their submission on the BEFS portal by this date
Impact Assessment
This circular affects all BSE trading members that operate investor-facing digital platforms (websites, mobile apps, etc.). It is an administrative compliance requirement with no direct market or trading impact. Non-submission by the deadline may result in regulatory action. The irreversible nature of the final submission requires members to ensure all platform details are complete and accurate before clicking SUBMIT.
Impact Justification
Mandatory compliance submission for trading members regarding digital accessibility under Rights of Persons with Disabilities framework, with a fixed deadline of March 31, 2026. Affects all trading members with investor-facing digital platforms but has no direct market or price impact.