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Indian financial data trapped in PDFs could become searchable database

A user on Reddit's r/cursor community is exploring the idea of creating a structured database for financial data from Indian companies, which is currently trapped in inaccessible PDF documents. The proposed system would allow users to ask specific questions and retrieve structured intelligence, rather than just raw documents or AI-generated responses. The user is seeking feedback on the potential usefulness and market viability of such a tool, inquiring about its applications and potential pricing. AI

IMPACT Could streamline financial analysis and data retrieval for professionals in India.

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Indian financial data trapped in PDFs could become searchable database

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Infamous_Task_9404 ·

    Why is financial data in India still stuck inside PDFs?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've spent the last few months digging through annual reports, earnings call transcripts, investor presentations, and exchange announcements from Indian listed companies.</p> <p>One thing became obvious...</p> <p>Everything is technically &quot;p…