(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount
Outstanding #

Issued during
the fortnight #

Rate of Interest
(per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Apr.

6, 2001

1,061

166

6.50 — 11.00

Jul.

13, 2001

782

54

5.00 — 10.50

Oct.

5, 2001

825

52

6.00 — 9.50

Jan.

11, 2002

775

54

6.20 — 9.50

Jan.

25, 2002

1,008

264

5.99 — 9.60

Feb.

8, 2002

1,080

189

6.00 — 9.50

@ : Effective interest rate range per annum.