Description

BSE notice requiring members to submit an initial accessibility audit report for their digital platforms, as part of compliance with accessibility standards. An Annexure A Help Guide is provided as attachment.

Summary

BSE has issued Notice No. 20260428-2 dated 28 April 2026, directing members to submit an Initial Accessibility Audit Report for their digital platforms. The notice falls under the Membership Compliance department and pertains to the General segment. An Annexure A Help Guide is provided to assist members in completing the audit process.

Key Points

  • Members are required to submit an Initial Accessibility Audit Report for their digital platforms
  • Notice issued by BSE’s Membership Compliance department
  • Annexure A (Help Guide) is attached to assist members with the audit submission process
  • Categorised under ‘Others’ in the General segment

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory framework changes are introduced; this notice operationalises existing accessibility compliance requirements by mandating a formal audit report submission from members.

Compliance Requirements

  • BSE members must conduct an accessibility audit of their digital platforms
  • Members must submit the Initial Accessibility Audit Report to BSE
  • Members should refer to the attached Annexure A Help Guide for guidance on completing the audit and report submission

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: 28 April 2026
  • Specific submission deadline not mentioned in the available content; members should refer to the full PDF for deadlines

Impact Assessment

This notice affects all BSE members operating digital platforms (e.g., trading portals, investor-facing websites, mobile apps). It requires an operational effort to conduct accessibility audits and prepare reports. The impact is primarily administrative and compliance-oriented, with no direct effect on trading activity or market operations. Members should allocate resources for auditing digital platforms against accessibility standards and ensure timely submission to avoid non-compliance penalties.

Impact Justification

This is a compliance notice requiring BSE members to submit accessibility audit reports for their digital platforms. While mandatory, it is an administrative/compliance requirement rather than a trading or market-structure change, hence medium rankings.