SEBI’s New Accessibility Update: You Didn’t Miss the Deadline, But the Rules Just Got Stricter.
If you are a SEBI Registered Research Analyst (RA), you might have been panicking about the December 14, 2025 deadline to appoint an accessibility auditor.
We have good news: SEBI’s latest circular (dated December 08, 2025) has scrapped that immediate deadline.
But here is the catch: While they gave you breathing room on hiring an auditor, they have elevated Digital Accessibility to a Fundamental Investor Right.
Here is what has changed and why you need to act before March 31, 2026.
The New Reality (As of Dec 08, 2025)
- Immediate Relief: You no longer need to have appointed an auditor by Dec 14.
- New Deadline (March 31, 2026): You must now submit a "Digital Accessibility Readiness & Compliance Status Report" to BSE Ltd.
- Higher Stakes: "Digital Accessibility" is now officially part of the Investor Charter. This means if your website isn't accessible, clients can now file official complaints against you on SCORES under a new "Accessibility" category.
The Problem: You Are an Analyst, Not a Tech Firm
To submit this "Readiness Report" in March and pass the full audit in April, your website needs to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
If you are running a standard WordPress site or a basic landing page, you are likely non-compliant. Hiring a developer to fix this is expensive, and one SCORES complaint can damage your reputation.
The Solution: Compliant Web Solutions by Cirrus
We are thrilled to announce a game-changing feature for the Cirrus RA Marketplace: Instant, Compliance-Ready Websites.
When you register as an RA on Cirrus, you don't just get a profile. You get a fully functional, professional web presence hosted on a custom subdomain (e.g., https://yourbrand.cirrus.trade).
Microsite or Main Website? You Choose.
- As a Microsite: A dedicated landing page for your advisory that links to your current setup.
- As Your Main Website: Adopt the Cirrus platform as your primary official website. It is powerful enough to be your entire digital headquarters—fully branded, professional, and audit-ready.
Why RAs are Switching to Cirrus:
- Readiness Report Sorted: Our platform is built to be accessible. When March 31 comes, you can confidently report your status to BSE Ltd. without fear of making false claims.
- Audit-Ready Architecture: Our templates are designed with the "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act" in mind.
- Complaint-Proofing: By using a compliant platform, you drastically reduce the risk of accessibility-related SCORES complaints.
- Zero Tech Headache: We handle the backend, the updates, and the standards. You focus on the charts.
More Than Just a Website: A Complete Advisory Ecosystem
A compliant website is just the front door. Behind it lies the Cirrus RA Marketplace—the most advanced infrastructure for modern Research Analysts.
- Lifecycle-Managed Advisory: Publish calls with defined SLs and Targets. We track them automatically (Active, Hit, Exit) in real-time.
- Modelfolios: Create and sell model portfolios (Stocks & BSE Options).
- Client Auto-Execution: Your advisory executes in your clients' demat accounts (55+ brokers) in milliseconds.
- Automated Admin: From SEBI-defined MITC signing (via Aadhaar) to automated Telegram channel management.
Future-Proof Your Practice Today
The regulatory landscape has shifted. Accessibility is no longer a "nice-to-have"—it is a Right.
Join the Cirrus RA Marketplace to get a platform that powers your advisory and a website that protects your compliance.
Contact Us
Ready to get your compliant website running before the March deadline? Get in touch with us today.
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