Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital accessibility for all users, as required under IS 17802:2022, GIGW 3.0, WCAG 2.1 AA, SEBI, and RBI digital accessibility guidelines.

Conformance Status

Sumit Khare Research Analyst is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Level: This website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, as adopted under IS 17802:2022 (Bureau of Indian Standards) and GIGW 3.0 (NIC/MeitY).

Standards & Regulations Applied

  • IS 17802:2022 — Bureau of Indian Standards Web Accessibility Standard
  • GIGW 3.0 — Guidelines for Indian Government Websites & Regulated Entities
  • WCAG 2.1 AA — W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA
  • SEBI Circular on Digital Accessibility — For SEBI Registered Entities
  • RBI Digital Accessibility Circular — For digital financial services
  • Section 508 (US Federal Standard, for international best practice)
  • ADA Title III (American Disabilities Act, for international best practice)

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website has been designed and tested for seamless integration with the following assistive technologies:

Screen reader and assistive technology compatibility matrix
Assistive Technology Platform / Browser Support Level
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) Windows / Chrome, Firefox Fully Supported
JAWS (Job Access With Speech) Windows / Chrome, Edge Fully Supported
VoiceOver macOS / Safari; iOS / Safari Fully Supported
TalkBack Android / Chrome Fully Supported
Windows High Contrast Mode Windows / Any browser Fully Supported
Keyboard-only navigation All platforms Fully Supported
ZoomText / Screen magnifier Windows / Any browser Supported

Built-In Accessibility Features

  • Skip to main content link (keyboard)
  • Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
  • ARIA landmarks (header, nav, main, footer)
  • ARIA live regions for dynamic content
  • Keyboard focus indicators (3px contrast outline)
  • Dialog focus trap (accessibility panel)
  • Alt text on all meaningful images
  • Color contrast ratio 4.5:1 or higher (AA)
  • Text resize up to 200% without content loss
  • High contrast and grayscale modes
  • Dyslexia-friendly font option
  • Built-in Text-to-Speech (TTS) voice reader
  • Reading ruler for focus assistance
  • Form error announcements via ARIA alerts
  • Breadcrumb navigation with aria-current
  • Fully responsive for all screen sizes

Known Limitations

  • Third-party embedded content (e.g., WhatsApp links) is governed by respective providers.
  • PDF documents linked from this site may not be fully accessible — request accessible versions via contact form.
  • The built-in TTS feature relies on the browser Web Speech API and may vary across browsers.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback. If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact our Compliance Officer:

This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed: August 2026.
Conformance assessed against: WCAG 2.1 AA / IS 17802:2022 / GIGW 3.0.