(At face value)

(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reportedduring

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

thefortnight

(percent)@

1

2

3

4

Apr.

15, 2002

7,783

1,654

7.60 —

11.10

Jul.

15, 2002

7,709

1,231

6.90 —

9.50

Oct.

15, 2002

8,589

1,134

6.13 —

8.25

Jan.

15, 2003

8,645

886

5.70 —

7.50

Mar.

31, 2003

5,749

993

6.00 —

7.75

Apr.

15, 2003

5,839

752

5.25 —

8.15

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