Author: Manisha
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SEBI’s Digital Accessibility Mandate: What It Really Means for Your Platforms
SEBI’s digital accessibility mandate has moved accessibility from a “good-to-have” UX initiative into a clear compliance expectation for regulated entities. It now directly affects how your websites, apps, portals and digital documents are designed, built, tested and maintained. This post breaks down what the mandate really means for your platforms, in practical language. 1. What…
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Key Takeaways from SEBI’s 2025 Digital Accessibility Clarifications
When SEBI first announced its digital accessibility requirements for regulated entities, many organisations had the same reaction: “We understand this is important, but what exactly do we have to do, by when, and how deep do we go?” The 2025 clarification circulars were issued precisely to answer those questions. They don’t change the direction of the mandate;…
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SEBI penalties and consequences for accessibility non‑compliance
SEBI doesn’t publish a separate penalty table just for digital accessibility yet, but non‑compliance can still trigger the same enforcement tools and monetary penalties SEBI uses for other regulatory violations. 1. How SEBI can act on accessibility non‑compliance SEBI’s digital accessibility circulars say that accessibility is a regulatory obligation under the RPwD Act and SEBI’s own powers. If…