SEBI Circular Explainer

SEBI Circular 2025/131 — Compliance Guide

A plain-English guide to SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 — what it requires, who it covers, and how to move from reading the circular to closing compliance gaps.

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Why SEBI circular 2025/131 digital accessibility matters

EquiView helps Compliance, IT, and product teams at SEBI-registered intermediaries. Our audits combine automated scanning with expert manual testing, screen reader validation, and clear remediation guidance — so your team can close gaps and document compliance with confidence.

Every engagement is led by an IAAP CPACC-certified accessibility professional and aligned to WCAG 2.2 Level AA, with reporting structured for SEBI-registered intermediaries and Indian financial platforms.

How the engagement works

1. Scope & access

We confirm platforms, critical journeys, environments, and success criteria for your SEBI circular 2025/131 digital accessibility engagement.

2. Test & validate

Automated checks plus manual WCAG review, keyboard testing, and assistive technology validation where relevant.

3. Report & prioritise

Receive severity-ranked findings with WCAG references and practical remediation guidance for your team.

4. Remediate & retest

Fix guidance, optional retest, and support for accessibility statements and SEBI-ready documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What is SEBI Circular 2025/131 about?

It sets out digital accessibility expectations for SEBI-registered intermediaries, including making investor-facing platforms accessible and documenting compliance.

What should firms do first after reading the circular?

Inventory investor-facing digital channels, schedule a WCAG audit with an IAAP-recognised auditor, and plan remediation against critical journeys.

Does EquiView help with circular-aligned reporting?

Yes. Our audits produce SEBI-ready reports with WCAG mapping, severity, and remediation guidance suited for compliance documentation.

Ready to start your SEBI circular 2025/131 digital accessibility?

Talk to EquiView for a scoped proposal. Website accessibility audits start at ₹10,000. We respond within one business day.