BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) adds Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates coverage that IPOWala.in skips.
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Tool Comparison
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) vs IPOWala.in comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
IPOWala.in includes IPO, and Buybacks & Authorizations categories that BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) omits.
In depth comparison
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)
data.bis.org
Official BIS portal for global monetary/financial statistics with an SDMX REST API and bulk downloads. Covers international banking (locational/consolidated), debt securities, credit to the non‑financial sector, global liquidity, exchange‑traded & OTC derivatives, Triennial FX/IR derivatives turnover, property prices, consumer prices, effective/bilateral exchange rates, and central bank statistics (policy rates, total assets). Features include a release calendar (with RSS), shareable query links, bookmarks, custom charts/tables, and export to Excel/CSV/PDF. API adheres to the SDMX REST v2.1 spec; formats include JSON, XML, and CSV.
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided.
- Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps.
- Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available.
- Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF.
- Code snippets generator (Python/R/Matlab) to fetch selected series via the SDMX API; shareable URLs preserve filters/settings.
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IPOWala.in
ipowala.in
India-focused IPO information portal (NSE/BSE context) with a live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) page and other IPO tracking pages (subscription status, allotment links, listing-performance tables, and buyback lists). GMP content is stated as informational only; the site states it does not trade, deal, or support grey-market / “subject-to” transactions, and recommends consulting a SEBI-registered advisor.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
- Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
- IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
- IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.
- IPO listing performance / “IPO Performance Analysis” tables showing listing date, issue price, listing price, and gain/loss %, with separate sections for mainboard and SME.
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Where they differ
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)
Distinct strengths include:
- SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided.
- Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps.
- Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available.
- Portal exports: Excel/CSV for selected time series (up to 4,500 series per export); Tables & Dashboards can be exported as PDF.
IPOWala.in
Distinct strengths include:
- Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
- Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
- IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
- IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) | IPOWala.in |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, Housing & Construction, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates | Shared: Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Bonds, Currencies, Options, Futures, Commodities, Real Estate, Other | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and IPOWala.in both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and IPOWala.in require subscriptions?
Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and IPOWala.in keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and IPOWala.in?
Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and IPOWala.in prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) differentiates itself with SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided., Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps., and Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available., whereas IPOWala.in stands out for Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp., Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing)., and IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data..
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