OpenDataLoader PDF vs pdf-parse
Same fixture, different extraction paths. Cell alignment, reading order and heading structure are scored separately, and one fixture is a scan with no text layer. These results describe this adapter configuration and this small test set.
| Capability | OpenDataLoader PDF | pdf-parse |
|---|---|---|
| Output | markdown | text |
| OCR | builtin | none |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Parser charge | No parser API fee | No parser API fee |
When to test OpenDataLoader PDF
Inspect how reading order, tables and page boundaries survive conversion.
A declared table capability is not a guarantee that every fixture will retain its cell layout.
When to test pdf-parse
Compare extracted text with Markdown before choosing a parser for retrieval workflows.
This comparison measures the configured text adapter, not every feature offered by the upstream library.
Measured fixture results
How these checks workCaptured 2026-09-16 · darwin/arm64 · Node v22.21.1. Median of up to three sequential local samples. Timings will vary on other machines.
| Fixture / parser | Status | Median | Aligned cells | Reading order | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenDataLoader PDF | ok | 213.0 ms | Not scored | Not scored | H1 |
| pdf-parse | ok | 2.0 ms | Not scored | Not scored | Plain text |
| OpenDataLoader PDF | ok | 201.0 ms | 0/9 (0%) | Not scored | H1 |
| pdf-parse | ok | 2.0 ms | 0/9 (0%) | Not scored | Plain text |
| OpenDataLoader PDF | ok | 223.0 ms | 0/20 (0%) | Not scored | H1 |
| pdf-parse | ok | 2.0 ms | 0/20 (0%) | Not scored | Plain text |
| OpenDataLoader PDF | ok | 232.0 ms | Not scored | 75.6% · interleaved | H1 |
| pdf-parse | ok | 3.0 ms | Not scored | 75.6% · interleaved | Plain text |
| OpenDataLoader PDF | ok | 171.0 ms | 0/9 (0%) | Not scored | Absent |
| pdf-parse | ok | 0.0 ms | 0/9 (0%) | Not scored | Absent |
| OpenDataLoader PDF | ok | 294.0 ms | 0/9 (0%) | Not scored | H1 |
| pdf-parse | ok | 2.0 ms | 0/9 (0%) | Not scored | Plain text |
| OpenDataLoader PDF | ok | 2684.0 ms | Not scored | Not scored | Not scored |
| pdf-parse | ok | 563.0 ms | Not scored | Not scored | Not scored |
OpenDataLoader PDF · text-layer.pdf · raw output
Samples: 345.0 ms, 211.0 ms, 213.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> # Quarterly Report Revenue grew 12% year over year.
pdf-parse · text-layer.pdf · raw output
Samples: 69.0 ms, 2.0 ms, 2.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> Quarterly Report Revenue grew 12% year over year.
OpenDataLoader PDF · tables.pdf · raw output
Samples: 197.0 ms, 232.0 ms, 201.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> # Financial Summary Region Q1 Q2 Q3 North 120 145 160 South 98 102 115 East 210 198 225
pdf-parse · tables.pdf · raw output
Samples: 3.0 ms, 2.0 ms, 1.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> Financial Summary Region Q1 Q2 Q3 North 120 145 160 South 98 102 115 East 210 198 225
OpenDataLoader PDF · ragged-table.pdf · raw output
Samples: 213.0 ms, 223.0 ms, 266.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> # Q3 Results by Region Region Manager Q1 Q2 Q3 Notes North Alice Chen 120 145 160 strong South 98 102 115 East Bob Lee 210 198 225 recovering West Dana 88 99 pending
pdf-parse · ragged-table.pdf · raw output
Samples: 2.0 ms, 2.0 ms, 4.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> Q3 Results by Region Region Manager Q1 Q2 Q3 Notes North Alice Chen 120 145 160 strong South 98 102 115 East Bob Lee 210 198 225 recovering West Dana 88 99 pending
OpenDataLoader PDF · multi-column.pdf · raw output
Samples: 233.0 ms, 232.0 ms, 229.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> # On Reading Order - Left column line 1. Right column line 1. - Left column line 2. Right column line 2. - Left column line 3. Right column line 3. - Left column line 4. Right column line 4. - Left column line 5. Right column line 5. - Left column line 6. Right column line 6. - Left column line 7. Right column line 7. - Left column line 8. Right column line 8. - Left column line 9. Right column line 9. - Left column line 10. Right column line 10. - Left column line 11. Right column line 11. - Left column line 12. Right column line 12. - Left column line 13. Right column line 13. - Left column line 14. Right column line 14. - Left column line 15. Right column line 15. - Left column line 16. Right column line 16. - Left column line 17. Right column line 17. - Left column line 18. Right column line 18. - Left column line 19. Right column line 19. - Left column line 20. Right column line 20.
pdf-parse · multi-column.pdf · raw output
Samples: 3.0 ms, 3.0 ms, 3.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> On Reading Order Left column line 1. Right column line 1. Left column line 2. Right column line 2. Left column line 3. Right column line 3. Left column line 4. Right column line 4. Left column line 5. Right column line 5. Left column line 6. Right column line 6. Left column line 7. Right column line 7. Left column line 8. Right column line 8. Left column line 9. Right column line 9. Left column line 10. Right column line 10. Left column line 11. Right column line 11. Left column line 12. Right column line 12. Left column line 13. Right column line 13. Left column line 14. Right column line 14. Left column line 15. Right column line 15. Left column line 16. Right column line 16. Left column line 17. Right column line 17. Left column line 18. Right column line 18. Left column line 19. Right column line 19. Left column line 20. Right column line 20.
OpenDataLoader PDF · scanned.pdf · raw output
Samples: 171.0 ms, 156.0 ms, 175.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 -->
pdf-parse · scanned.pdf · raw output
Samples: 0.0 ms, 0.0 ms, 1.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 -->
OpenDataLoader PDF · interleaved-columns.pdf · raw output
Samples: 294.0 ms, 305.0 ms, 238.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> # Divisional Results ## Coastal Division Region Q1 Q2 Q3 North 44 17 63 South 17 63 44 East 63 44 17 ## Inland Division Region Q1 Q2 Q3 North 17 44 44 South 63 17 17 East 44 63 63
pdf-parse · interleaved-columns.pdf · raw output
Samples: 3.0 ms, 2.0 ms, 2.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> Divisional Results Coastal Division Region Q1 Q2 Q3 North 44 17 63 South 17 63 44 East 63 44 17 Inland Division Region Q1 Q2 Q3 North 17 44 44 South 63 17 17 East 44 63 63
OpenDataLoader PDF · nse-market-pulse.pdf · raw output
Samples: 2684.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> <!-- Page 2 --> ## Market Pulse September 2026 | Vol. 8, Issue 9 ### Market Pulse #### Volume 8, Issue 9 This publication is issued monthly by the Economic Policy and Research (EPR) department of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. It is a review of major developments in the economy and financial markets and market statistics for the month gone by, insights from cited academic research papers and topical research articles. Authors Tirthankar Patnaik, PhD Prerna Singhvi, CFA Prosenjit Pal Ashiana Salian Sushant Hede Stuti Bakshi Puja Parmar, PhD Aratrik Chakraborty Sahil Bagdi Anuska Mukherjee Anoushka Singh Past editions of Market Pulse can be accessed at https://www.nseindia.com/research/publications-reports-nsemarket-pulse ##### NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED ###### 1/327 <!-- Page 3 --> ## Market Pulse September 2026 | Vol. 8, Issue 9 ## Market Pulse Published by Economic Policy and Research, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Copyright © 2026 by National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051 INDIA Any/all Intellectual Property rights in this report including without limitation any/all contents/information/data forming a part of this report shall at all times vest with NSE. No part of this report may be sold/distributed/licensed/produced/transmitted in any form or manner by any means (including without limitation - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) to any person/entity whatsoever without the prior written permission of NSE. Extracts from this report may be used or cited provided that NSE is duly notified and acknowledged as the source of such extract. This report is intended solely for information purposes. This report is under no circumstances intended to be used or considered as financial or investment advice, a recommendation or an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities or other form of financial asset. The Report has been prepared on best effort basis, relying upon information obtained from various sources. NSE does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy and/or timeliness of this report neither does NSE guarantee the accuracy or projections of future conditions from the use of this report or any information therein. In no event, NSE, or any of its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, or other agents are responsible for any loss or damage arising out of this report. All investments are subject to risks, which should be considered prior to making any investments. ###### 2/327 <!-- Page 4 --> ## Market Pulse September 2026 | Vol. 8, Issue 9 ###### NSE at a glance ###### NSE’s positioning and reach ##### NSE’s global positioning Domestic market share Reach 1 Largestexchangemulti-assetclass 3 1,330 Trading members 99+% Pin codes covered 13.5 Crore Unique registered PANs ###### Three-month rolling share (%) EQ Cash 92.2 Third largest equity exchange by no. of trades (10.6% share in FY27TD* as per WFE) Total passive AUM (domestic EQ Futures 99.8 US$99.2bn* + global) tracking Nifty indices EQ Options* 68.6 Largest derivatives exchange by contracts traded (FY27TD* share: 50.2% in eq. F&O (WFE) ##### 1 US$5.14trn Market cap of listed entitles FX Futures 100.0 As of August 31st, 2026, unless specified otherwise; *As of July 31st, 2026. 9 Marketcapitalization* FX Options* 100.0 ^Represents the aggregate market value of all equity shares traded on NSE and units of Listed REITs and InvITs traded on NSE as on the last trading day of the relevant period/year - Based on premium turnover - * As of August 31st, 2026 *Source: WFE (Data is as of July 2026) ###### NSE’s contribution to the economy ###### Catalyst for capital formation SME Listing snapshot Market capitalisation |136<br><br>0<br><br>100<br><br>200<br><br>0<br><br>100<br><br>200<br><br>300<br><br>400<br><br>500<br><br>FY17 FY19 FY21 FY23 FY25 FY
pdf-parse · nse-market-pulse.pdf · raw output
Samples: 563.0 ms
<!-- Page 1 --> <!-- Page 2 --> Market Pulse September 2026 | Vol. 8, Issue 9 1/327 Market Pulse Volume 8, Issue 9 This publication is issued monthly by the Economic Policy and Research (EPR) department of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. It is a review of major developments in the economy and financial markets and market statistics for the month gone by, insights from cited academic research papers and topical research articles. Authors Tirthankar Patnaik, PhD Prerna Singhvi, CFA Prosenjit Pal Ashiana Salian Sushant Hede Stuti Bakshi Puja Parmar, PhD Aratrik Chakraborty Sahil Bagdi Anuska Mukherjee Anoushka Singh Past editions of Market Pulse can be accessed at https://www.nseindia.com/research/publications-reports-nse- market-pulse NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED <!-- Page 3 --> Market Pulse September 2026 | Vol. 8, Issue 9 2/327 Market Pulse Published by Economic Policy and Research, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Copyright © 2026 by National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051 INDIA Any/all Intellectual Property rights in this report including without limitation any/all contents/information/data forming a part of this report shall at all times vest with NSE. No part of this report may be sold/distributed/licensed/produced/transmitted in any form or manner by any means (including without limitation - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) to any person/entity whatsoever without the prior written permission of NSE. Extracts from this report may be used or cited provided that NSE is duly notified and acknowledged as the source of such extract. This report is intended solely for information purposes. This report is under no circumstances intended to be used or considered as financial or investment advice, a recommendation or an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities or other form of financial asset. The Report has been prepared on best effort basis, relying upon information obtained from various sources. NSE does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy and/or timeliness of this report neither does NSE guarantee the accuracy or projections of future conditions from the use of this report or any information therein. In no event, NSE, or any of its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, or other agents are responsible for any loss or damage arising out of this report. All investments are subject to risks, which should be considered prior to making any investments. <!-- Page 4 --> Market Pulse September 2026 | Vol. 8, Issue 9 3/327 NSE at a glance NSE’s positioning and reach NSE’s global positioning Domestic market share Reach 1 Largest multi-asset class exchange 3 Third largest equity exchange by no. of trades (10.6% share in FY27TD* as per WFE) 1 Largest derivatives exchange by contracts traded (FY27TD* share: 50.2% in eq. F&O (WFE) 9 Market capitalization* *Source: WFE (Data is as of July 2026) * Based on premium turnover ** As of August 31st, 2026 1,330 Trading members 99+% Pin codes covered 13.5 Crore Unique registered PANs US$99.2bn* Total passive AUM (domestic + global) tracking Nifty indices US$5.14trn Market cap of listed entitles As of August 31st, 2026, unless specified otherwise; *As of July 31st, 2026. ^Represents the aggregate market value of all equity shares traded on NSE and units of Listed REITs and InvITs traded on NSE as on the last trading day of the relevant period/year NSE’s contribution to the economy Catalyst for capital formation SME Listing snapshot Market capitalisation #Companies including AMCs and ITP listing as of August 2026 ^Represents the aggregate market value of all equity shares traded on NSE and units of Listed REITs and InvITs traded on NSE as on the last trading day of the relevant period/year. * Market cap to GDP is based on 3M avg. market cap and nominal GDP for the last four quarters. #Data for FY27TD is as o August 31st, 2026 Inv