How To Make Your SEBI-Registered Advisor Website Digitally Accessible
If you’re a SEBI-registered financial advisor, research analyst, RIA, or any other regulated entity, you’ve probably seen the new SEBI circular on digital accessibility. And if you haven’t started yet, you’re already behind. The mandate applies to every digital touchpoint you offer - your website, your login portal, your client onboarding flows, your downloadable PDFs, everything.
The good news: you don’t need to panic or overhaul everything in one night. You just need a clear plan, and you need to follow SEBI’s timeline.
Let’s break down what you must do immediately and what comes next.
What You Must Do Right Now (SEBI Deadlines You Can’t Ignore)
SEBI’s Digital Accessibility Circular (31 July 2025) sets a phased rollout. One of these deadlines comes fast, so the next month is all about getting your paperwork and planning in place.
Here’s what SEBI expects from you in the short term:
1. You’ve Missed the First SEBI Deadline - Why It Still Matters
Original deadline: 30 September 2025
The first SEBI checkpoint required every advisor to submit a list of their digital platforms and a simple action-taken report confirming that accessibility work had begun. That date has already passed, and while missing it doesn’t instantly put you in violation, it does shrink your runway for the remaining (and much larger) compliance milestones.
If you haven’t submitted it yet, the best thing you can do is send the overdue report as soon as possible, even as a “delayed” or “updated” submission. SEBI generally prefers late documentation over silence, and catching up now helps prevent the later 2026 deadlines from becoming a last-minute panic.
2. Appoint a Qualified Accessibility Auditor
Deadline: 14 December 2025
SEBI explicitly requires you to bring in a qualified accessibility auditor. That means IAAP-certified and CPACC-level expertise, not a generic developer or agency.
Reach out to IAAP-certified accessibility auditors like the team at Wally - people who understand both accessibility and how SEBI expects it to be implemented. With the right expertise, you can get your website compliant and audit-ready within just a few days.
The Medium-Term Tasks (SEBI Accessibility Deadlines for 2026)
Once you’ve crossed the initial reporting and auditor-appointment milestones, SEBI gives you time to fix accessibility issues properly. But the deadlines come faster than you think.
3. Get a Full Accessibility Audit Completed
Deadline: 30 April 2026
This audit must include:
Your public website
Investor portals or dashboards
Transaction flows
Mobile apps
PDFs, statements, brochures, and all downloadable content
This is not a surface-level scan. SEBI expects a detailed audit following WCAG, which is the global standard.
4. Remediate All Issues and Reach Full Compliance
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Fixing issues takes time - especially PDF remediation, keyboard fixes, semantic rewrites, and screen reader adjustments. The earlier you start, the smoother this becomes.
Wally’s team has quick-turnaround remediation services, meaning we can fix most WCAG issues significantly faster than traditional vendors.
Immediate Steps to Start Your SEBI Digital Accessibility Compliance Work
You don’t need an accessibility background to start. Here’s your checklist:
1. Make a list of every digital asset you own
Include:
This becomes your SEBI-required inventory.
2. Run a quick baseline accessibility check
Do a simple assessment of:
If any one of these fails, you already know compliance is not at 100 percent.
3. Add an Accessibility Statement
It shows intent, transparency, and good-faith effort - all things SEBI appreciates.
If you haven’t created one yet, you can follow our guide on How To Create an Accessibility Statement That Actually Means Something to publish a clear, WCAG-aligned statement for your website.
4. Book your auditor early
CPACC auditors get booked out quickly because every SEBI-registered firm is rushing toward the same deadlines.
What to Plan for the Long Term
Accessibility isn’t a one-time compliance chore. SEBI expects you to maintain it continuously. Here’s what to put into your long-term plan.
Adopt accessibility-first design and development habits
Make accessibility part of website updates, not a yearly chore
Regular accessibility audits (every 6 - 12 months)
This keeps you always compliant, not just compliant once.
Where Wally Helps You Move Faster
If you’re a SEBI-registered advisor who needs accessibility compliance in a short timeframe, Wally gives you everything you need in one place.
CPACC-Certified Accessibility Auditors
We meet SEBI’s requirement for qualified auditors and deliver full WCAG audits + remediation plans quickly.
Fast, hands-on remediation
Our engineering team directly fixes issues in your website, PDFs, and portals.
Free VPAT Generator
A VPAT is an easy way to show SEBI that you’re taking accessibility seriously. It documents how your site aligns with WCAG and highlights the improvements you’re already working on.
With Wally’s free VPAT generator, you can create a clear, professional compliance statement in minutes and demonstrate good-faith progress toward SEBI’s requirements.
Ongoing accessibility monitoring
We help maintain compliance through monthly or quarterly checks.
Need Help Navigating SEBI’s Accessibility Deadlines Smoothly?
If you're unsure where to start or pressed for time, Wally can help you get your accessibility work done quickly and accurately.
Get a CPACC-certified auditor assigned within days
Run a full accessibility audit of your digital platforms
Fix issues fast with developer-level remediation
Generate a free VPAT to show proof of compliance
Book a free accessibility consultation with Wally and we will help you meet SEBI’s requirements in record time.
