(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Issued during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding #

the fortnight #

(percent) @

1

2

3

4

Oct.

4, 2002

1,270

169

5.20 — 8.25

Jan.

10, 2003

1,199

59

4.37 — 6.61

Apr.

4, 2003

1,188

25

5.25 — 7.40

Jul.

11, 2003

2,242

44

4.45 — 6.25

Sep.

19, 2003

3,098

126

4.25 — 6.00

Oct.

3, 2003

3,154

48

3.75 — 6.75

@ : Effective interest rate range per annum.