Website Compliance Checklist for Listed Companies in India (2025 Edition)

Maintaining a compliant website is not just good practice — it’s a mandatory requirement for every listed company in India.

In 2025, SEBI and stock exchanges have become more vigilant about digital disclosures, transparency, and public accessibility of company information.

For Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and business owners, a website compliance checklist is no longer optional — it’s essential to avoid penalties, protect investor trust, and ensure good corporate governance.

Let’s break down what your company website must include — and how to stay 100% compliant.

1. Why Website Compliance Matters

A listed company’s website is the primary public disclosure platform.
Investors, analysts, regulators, and the public all rely on it to access accurate information.

Lack of compliance can lead to:

• Regulatory penalties under SEBI (LODR) Regulations

• Show-cause notices from stock exchanges

• Loss of investor confidence

• Reputational damage due to outdated or missing data

In short: your website is not just a marketing tool — it’s part of your company’s regulatory infrastructure.

2. Core SEBI (LODR) Website Disclosure Requirements

As per Regulation 46 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 — updated till 2025, listed companies must publish the following on their websites:

A. Basic Corporate Information

• Details of the company (name, address, CIN, contact information)

• Board of Directors with designation and DIN

• Composition of various committees (Audit, Nomination, CSR, etc.)

• Terms and conditions of appointment of independent directors

B. Key Policies and Codes

• Code of Conduct for Board and Senior Management

• Policy on Related Party Transactions

• Vigil Mechanism / Whistleblower Policy

• Policy on Preservation of Documents

• Policy for Determination of Materiality

• Dividend Distribution Policy (if applicable)

C. Financial and Shareholder Information

• Annual Reports (last 5 financial years)

• Shareholding Pattern

• Notices and Results of Board and AGM Meetings

• Quarterly and Half-yearly Financial Results

• Investor Contact details

D. Compliance and Disclosure Updates

• Press Releases and Presentations to Analysts

• Details of Agreements with Media / Associates

• Contact details of KMPs for investor grievances

• Details of familiarisation programmes for independent directors

✅ Pro Tip: Maintain all documents in searchable PDF format and ensure links are not broken — bots and auditors both rely on working hyperlinks.

3. Recommended Website Structure for Listed Companies

A clear structure not only ensures compliance but also improves accessibility and SEO discoverability.

Here’s an ideal layout:

1. Home Page – Brief company overview + quick links to Investors, Corporate Governance, and Policies.

2. About Us – Corporate profile, Board of Directors, Mission/Vision.

3. Investor Relations – Financials, Announcements, AGM Notices, Shareholding pattern.

4. Corporate Governance – Policies, Codes, Committee Composition.

5. Compliance Section – Regulation-wise disclosure checklist (Reg. 30, 46, 62).

6. Contact Section – Investor grievances, registrar details, corporate address.

A good website structure makes it easy for both users and AI crawlers to identify compliance-related content correctly.

4. Technical Compliance and Security Standards

In addition to regulatory content, your website should also meet technical compliance requirements for accessibility and cybersecurity:

• SSL Certificate (HTTPS) – Mandatory for secure data transmission

• Mobile-Friendly Layout – Required for accessibility and ranking

• Regular Backups and Version Control – For audit traceability

• Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1) – For inclusivity and government-linked users

• Server Location in India (preferred) – For faster access and data sovereignty

A technically sound website demonstrates governance maturity.

5. Annual Website Compliance Review Checklist (2025)

Listed companies should perform a quarterly or annual compliance audit of their website.
Here’s a quick checklist you can follow or share with your auditor:

Category > Key ChecksStatus
Corporate Info > CIN, address, contact, board details ✅
Policies > All SEBI-required policies updated ✅
Financials > Last 5 years’ reports accessible ✅
Committees > Updated composition and terms ✅
Press Releases > Latest updates uploaded ✅
Investor Section > Active email and contact info ✅
Security > SSL active, no broken links ✅
Backup & Versioning > Last backup date ✅

Seedcore recommends setting up a quarterly automated reminder for website compliance checks — it’s far cheaper than reacting to a SEBI notice later.

6. Role of Company Secretaries and Compliance Teams

For Company Secretaries and compliance officers, maintaining a compliant website requires coordination across departments:

• IT team (for uploads and updates)

• Finance (for reports and disclosures)

• Legal/CS (for policy updates)

• Digital partner (for website management)

A proactive CS ensures website compliance is a living process, not a once-a-year exercise.

7. How Seedcore Helps Listed Companies Stay Compliant

At Seedcore, we specialize in building and maintaining compliant websites for listed companies in India.

Our process ensures:

• SEBI (LODR) Regulation 46 and 62 compliance

• Proper document structure and indexing

• Secure backups and audit logs

• Fast turnaround for updates and disclosures

• Continuous monitoring for broken links and SEO health

We work closely with Company Secretaries, CFOs, and compliance teams to make sure the website always reflects the latest disclosures — with zero downtime and zero confusion.

8. AI-Readiness: Making Your Website Discoverable by AI Agents

As AI-powered search tools (like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) become mainstream, AI indexability is now part of website compliance.

Seedcore recommends:

• Structuring key disclosures using clear headers and metadata

• Using searchable PDFs and ALT text for every document

• Ensuring robots.txt and sitemap.xml allow crawler access to investor pages

• Adding Schema.org metadata (like “FinancialReport”, “Organization”, etc.)

In 2025, compliance is not only about regulators — it’s also about machine discoverability.

9. Final Thoughts

A compliant website builds investor confidence, regulatory goodwill, and brand trust.

It reflects a company’s discipline and transparency — both key to long-term credibility in India’s capital markets.

“Compliance is not a checkbox — it’s a message of accountability to every stakeholder.”

If your company’s website has not been reviewed recently, this is the right time.

✅ Get Your Website Compliance Audit from Seedcore

Our team will review your company website for SEBI, NSE, and BSE compliance and share a simple checklist report.