Website Accessibility in India: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Accessibility isn't just about compliance — it's about reaching millions more users. A practical guide for Indian businesses.
Mahi A.
THE X STUDIO
Over 50 million Indians live with some form of disability. Yet most Indian websites are completely inaccessible to them. Screen readers can't parse your content. Color contrast makes text unreadable. Keyboard navigation is broken.
The Business Case
Accessible websites rank higher on Google (Core Web Vitals favor accessible patterns). They convert better (clear CTAs, readable fonts, logical navigation). And they're legally required for government and B2B contracts under RPwD Act 2016.
Quick Wins
- Alt text on all images — screen readers depend on this
- Color contrast ratio ≥ 4.5:1 — tools like WebAIM checker are free
- Keyboard navigation — tab through your site, can you reach everything?
- Focus indicators — visible outlines when tabbing through elements
- Semantic HTML — use <nav>, <main>, <button>, not <div> everywhere
Our Approach
Every site we build is tested with keyboard navigation, a screen reader, and contrast checkers. Accessibility isn't a feature — it's a baseline.
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