Standards Comparison

WCAG 2.1 vs WCAG 2.2 for Indian Fintech

A clear comparison of WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 for Indian fintech and SEBI-regulated platforms — including which success criteria matter most for trading and investing UIs.

IAAP CPACC Certified · MACPACC14357 WCAG 2.2 Level AA SEBI-Ready Reports Hyderabad · Serving India

Why WCAG 2.1 vs WCAG 2.2 India fintech matters

EquiView helps Product and engineering teams at Indian fintech and capital-market firms. 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 WCAG 2.1 vs WCAG 2.2 India fintech 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

Should Indian fintechs target WCAG 2.1 or 2.2?

Treat WCAG 2.1 AA as a minimum baseline and WCAG 2.2 AA as the recommended target — especially for mobile and touch-heavy products.

What are the most important WCAG 2.2 additions?

Focus appearance, dragging movements, target size, and related interaction criteria that affect mobile trading and dense financial UIs.

Can EquiView audit against both versions?

Yes. We evaluate against WCAG 2.2 AA while clearly identifying 2.1 baseline gaps for compliance planning.

Ready to start your WCAG 2.1 vs WCAG 2.2 India fintech?

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