(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount Outstanding

Reported during
the fortnight

Rate of Interest
(Per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Jan.

15, 1998

5,249

1,205

8.05 — 11.75

Apr.

15, 1998

1,030

338

11.75 — 18.00

Jul.

15, 1998

3,912

772

8.20 — 13.50

Oct.

15, 1998

4,803

1,101

9.50 — 13.40

Jan.

15, 1999

5,411

1,215

9.75 — 13.00

Jan.

31, 1999

5,261

1,086

9.60 — 13.45

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