(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reported during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

the fortnight

(per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Oct.

15, 2000

5,574

1,217

10.30 -

12.50

Jan.

15, 2001

7,796

910

10.00 -

11.98

Apr.

15, 2001

6,295

1,111

9.30 -

12.00

Jul.

15, 2001

8,019

711

8.19 -

9.80

Aug.

31, 2001

6,982

1,695

7.75 -

13.00

Sep.

15, 2001

7,013

1,349

7.55 -

9.85

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