Description

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

Summary

BSE has issued a procedural circular requiring listed companies to submit details regarding the status of readiness and compliance with accessibility requirements for their investor-facing digital platforms. Submissions must be made through the BEFS portal by March 31, 2026, under the ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Digital platform wise accessibility’ section.

Key Points

  • Companies must log into the BEFS portal and navigate to ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Digital platform wise accessibility’
  • Details must be filled in for all relevant digital platforms (website, mobile app, etc.), including multiple platforms where applicable
  • Each platform’s details must be saved individually before submitting
  • Once the SUBMIT button is clicked, no further changes can be made — submission is final
  • The circular provides a nine-step guide with screenshots for completing the process

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory framework introduced. This circular operationalizes existing accessibility compliance requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities framework by mandating a formal submission through the BEFS portal.

Compliance Requirements

  • Listed companies must submit platform-wise accessibility details for all investor-facing digital platforms via the BEFS portal
  • Details must cover each applicable platform separately (e.g., website, mobile app)
  • Companies must click SAVE after each platform entry and SUBMIT only after all platforms are updated
  • Submission is irreversible once confirmed; no amendments are permitted post-submission

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 — Last date to submit digital platform accessibility compliance details to BSE via the BEFS portal

Impact Assessment

This circular impacts all BSE-listed companies that operate investor-facing digital platforms. The compliance requirement is administrative in nature with no direct market or trading impact. However, failure to submit by the deadline may attract regulatory scrutiny. Companies with multiple digital platforms (website, mobile app, etc.) need to ensure all are covered in their submission.

Impact Justification

Procedural compliance circular requiring listed companies to submit digital accessibility readiness details by March 31, 2026. No trading or financial impact, but mandatory regulatory submission with a fixed deadline.