Achieving Compliance with SEBI Digital Accessibility Regulations (2026) |

The Supreme Court of India issues a historic ruling: digital accessibility is a fundamental right for all citizens. Everyone, regardless of ability, must have equal access to digital financial services.

This decision has encouraged a move towards greater digital inclusivity, especially for regulated financial institutions.

SEBI circular dated July 31, 2025 mandates full compliance by April 30, 2026. All regulated financial entities must comply with IS 17802:2021, GIGW 3.0 and WCAG 2.1 standards across websites, mobile applications and online banking platforms.

For the BFSI team, the deadline was approaching, and accessibility compliance required immediate action.

Why SEBI Accessibility Compliance is Important for Finance

The fintech industry in India is growing rapidly, with over 14,500 fintech companies and 87% adoption of digital finance, making it a global leader in the sector. The new accessibility mandate requires financial entities to comply by April 30, 2026, a deadline that is fast approaching and requires immediate action.

Non-compliance may result in:

• Fines for failing to meet accessibility standards.
• Legal action based on the RPwD Law.
• Regulatory oversight, leading to additional audits and oversight.
• Negative media attention and reputational damage.
• Increased legal risks, including potential lawsuits.

As the deadline approaches, financial institutions must act now to ensure accessibility compliance across their digital assets.

SEBI Key Compliance Timeline

• September 30, 2025: Submit platform and compliance reports.
• December 14, 2025: Appoint IAAP certified auditors.
• April 30, 2026: Complete an accessibility audit.
• July 31, 2026: Complete remediation and achieve compliance.

With the deadline fast approaching, financial institutions need to act now and begin accessibility testing.

How LambdaTest Helps Financial Institutions Achieve SEBI Compliance

At LambdaTest, we understand the complexities of maintaining digital accessibility. That’s why we’ve built a suite of tools designed to help financial institutions automate accessibility checks and simplify compliance processes, helping them meet SEBI’s stringent requirements.

Here’s how LambdaTest can support you on this journey:

• Screen Reader Testing: For a seamless customer experience, test KYC, login, and payment flows with screen readers like VoiceOver, TalkBack, and NVDA on real devices. This screen reader test ensures that your service is accessible to those with visual impairments in real-world conditions.
• Accessibility Automation: Automate WCAG checks in your CI/CD pipeline with just one line of code, ensuring accessibility compliance in every build, reducing manual effort, and maintaining accessibility throughout the development cycle.
• Accessibility Scheduling Scanner: With LambdaTest, ensure ongoing compliance by scheduling automated scans to meet SEBI timelines and avoid last-minute accessibility audits.
• MCP Server Accessibility: MCP Server, integrated with AI, helps analyze, report, and fix accessibility issues directly in your IDE, making the process smooth and efficient.
• Accessibility Developer Tools: Instantly scan your pages for WCAG issues with our Axe-core powered Chrome extension, which detects issues across multiple pages for more comprehensive analysis.
• Accessibility Path: This tool detects WCAG violations in real-time during development, catching issues before they reach the staging or production stage. This allows you to fix the problem as early as possible.
• Generate Audit Ready Reports: Track your accessibility health from one dashboard. The tool provides issue counts, WCAG 2.1 compliance percentages, and clear reports ready for auditors to review, and offers insight into issues that require remediation.

Real Stories of Financial Institutions Adapting to Accessibility Compliance

As compliance deadlines approach, financial institutions need proven solutions, not promises.

Raiffeisen Bank International integrated LambdaTest automated accessibility tool to align with international standards. By embedding accessibility testing directly in their CI pipeline.

Another leading Indian fintech company is leveraging LambdaTest automation for comprehensive WCAG validation across web and mobile platforms. Real-time screen reader testing helps them identify issues that affect real users, not just those flagged by automated scanners.

The result: The team achieved a 70% reduction in accessibility testing time, 80% automated accessibility checks, and 99% WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. Over 1,200+ accessibility issues were identified and fixed prior to release, spanning 30+ browser/device combinations.

A Proactive Approach to Accessibility: Start Early

With tight SEBI deadlines and complex regulations, it can be difficult to know where to start or what tasks to prioritize.

So we created a 50-point accessibility checklist that provides the framework your team needs. It breaks down complex requirements into actionable tasks, prioritizes high-impact items, and keeps everyone aligned on what needs to be done by specific deadlines.

To understand and implement specific accessibility requirements for financial institutions, the BFSI Accessibility White Paper offers valuable insights.

This guide outlines common obstacles, provides practical solutions, and offers strategies to help overcome challenges, ensuring that your digital platforms meet SEBI compliance standards efficiently and on time.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Start your accessibility journey today. Contact LambdaTest for personalized guidance and demos, and ensure SEBI compliance by testing and automating accessibility across your platforms.