Description

BSE circular providing step-by-step instructions for listed companies to submit their digital platform accessibility compliance status via the BEFS portal by March 31, 2026.

Summary

BSE has issued instructions for listed companies to submit their status of readiness and compliance with accessibility requirements for investor-facing digital platforms (websites, mobile apps, etc.) through the BEFS portal. Submissions must be completed by March 31, 2026.

Key Points

  • Companies 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 separately (e.g., website, mobile app)
  • After saving platform-wise details, companies must click the final SUBMIT button to complete the submission
  • Once the SUBMIT button is clicked, no further changes can be made — the submission is final
  • Multiple platforms can be added before final submission

Regulatory Changes

This circular operationalizes compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act requirements as they apply to investor-facing digital platforms of listed companies and 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 applicable digital platform
  • Save details for each platform individually
  • Click the SUBMIT button after all platforms are updated — this constitutes final submission to the Exchange
  • Applicable to all companies/members with investor-facing digital platforms (websites, mobile apps, etc.)

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 — All companies must complete their submission on the BEFS portal by this date

Impact Assessment

This is an administrative compliance requirement affecting all BSE-listed companies and relevant trading members with investor-facing digital platforms. There is no direct market or trading impact. Non-compliance by the March 31, 2026 deadline could result in regulatory action by the Exchange. The process is straightforward and involves a one-time portal submission.

Impact Justification

Mandatory compliance submission for listed companies regarding digital accessibility for persons with disabilities; operationally significant but not market-moving. Deadline of March 31, 2026 makes timely action necessary.