Description
BSE directs all Research Analysts to submit their Initial Accessibility audit report for digital platforms via the IARA portal by April 30, 2026, in compliance with SEBI's mandate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Summary
BSE has issued Notice No. 20260428-4 reminding all Research Analysts of the mandatory requirement to submit an Initial Accessibility audit report for their digital platforms by April 30, 2026. The submission must be made through the IARA portal using existing login credentials. This is pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 dated September 25, 2025, and multiple prior BSE circulars related to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Key Points
- All Research Analysts must submit an Initial Accessibility audit report for their digital platforms by April 30, 2026
- Submission is to be made through the IARA portal using existing login credentials
- A User Manual (User_Manual_RA) is attached to the notice with step-by-step guidance on portal navigation and submission
- Support is available via phone: 022 22725854 / 5680 / 5359
- This notice is issued by Neeky Subramaniam, Manager, Membership
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes are introduced. This notice reiterates and enforces existing requirements under:
- SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 dated September 25, 2025
- BSE Circular 20260325-61 dated March 25, 2026
- BSE Circular 20251209-11 dated December 9, 2025
- BSE Circular 20250829-33 dated August 29, 2025
- BSE Circular 20250826-29 dated August 26, 2025
- BSE Circular 20250807-11 dated August 7, 2025
All circulars pertain to mandatory compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules framed thereunder.
Compliance Requirements
- Who: All SEBI-registered Research Analysts
- What: Submit the Initial Accessibility audit report for digital platforms
- How: Via the IARA portal using existing login credentials; refer to the attached User Manual for navigation guidance
- Support: Contact BSE Membership Compliance at 022 22725854 / 5680 / 5359 for any assistance
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | April 28, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline for Initial Accessibility Audit Report | April 30, 2026 |
Impact Assessment
This notice has a medium compliance impact limited to Research Analysts (RAs). There is no direct effect on trading, market operations, or listed securities. However, RAs who fail to submit by the April 30, 2026 deadline risk non-compliance with SEBI’s accessibility mandate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which could invite regulatory scrutiny or penalties. The two-day notice window before the deadline makes timely action critical for affected entities.
Impact Justification
Deadline-driven compliance notice affecting Research Analysts specifically; no market-wide trading or listing impact, but non-compliance may result in regulatory consequences for RAs.