(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount Outstanding

Reported during the fortnight

Rate of Interest (per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Jan.

15, 2006

17,415

844

6.50 — 7.75

Apr.

15, 2006

12,968

1,423

6.77 — 8.95

Jul.

15, 2006

21,237

3,389

6.25 — 8.30

Oct.

15, 2006

23,361

1,733

7.20 — 8.65

Dec.

31, 2006

23,336

1,165

7.74 — 10.00

Jan.

15, 2007

23,663

1,255

8.30 — 9.58

@ : Typical effective discount rate range per annum on issues during the fortnight.