Description
BSE directs Investment Advisers to submit an Initial Accessibility audit report for digital platforms through the IARA portal by April 30, 2026, in compliance with SEBI circular on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Summary
BSE has issued a notice requiring all Investment Advisers to submit their Initial Accessibility audit report for digital platforms by April 30, 2026. This is in accordance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 dated September 25, 2025, which mandates compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Submission must be made through the IARA portal using existing login credentials.
Key Points
- Investment Advisers must submit an Initial Accessibility audit report for digital platforms by April 30, 2026
- Submission is to be made via the IARA portal using existing login credentials
- This notice references multiple prior BSE circulars (20260325-61, 20251209-10, 20250829-32, 20250826-30, 20250807-12) on the same subject
- A User Manual with step-by-step guidance is attached to the notice
- Support is available at 022 22725854 / 5680 / 5359
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes are introduced. This notice reiterates and reinforces the compliance deadline established under SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 (September 25, 2025) relating to mandatory digital accessibility standards under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Compliance Requirements
- All Investment Advisers registered with BSE must submit the Initial Accessibility audit report for their digital platforms
- Submission must be completed through the IARA portal
- Entities should use their existing login credentials for portal access
- Step-by-step guidance is available in the attached User Manual
Important Dates
- April 30, 2026: Deadline for submission of Initial Accessibility audit report for digital platforms
Impact Assessment
This notice has a low direct market impact but medium compliance significance for Investment Advisers. Failure to submit the audit report by the deadline may attract regulatory action from SEBI/BSE. The notice is administrative in nature, affecting only the Investment Adviser segment under BSE’s Membership Compliance department. No trading, listing, or broader market operations are affected.
Impact Justification
Operational compliance requirement for Investment Advisers to submit an accessibility audit report; no direct market or trading impact, but non-compliance carries regulatory risk.