(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount
Outstanding

Reported during
the fortnight

Rate of Interest
(Per cent) @

1

2

3

4

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

Feb.

28, 1999

5,368

762

10.20 - 13.00

Mar.

15, 1999

5,149

1,024

8.50 - 13.25

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