(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Issued during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding#

the fortnight #

(Per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Oct.

9, 1998

6,132

786

7.75 — 13.50

Jan.

1, 1999

3,667

621

8.00 — 17.35

Apr.

9, 1999

3,494

67

7.00 — 12.50

Jul.

2, 1999

2,111

30

6.25 — 11.50

Jul.

30, 1999

3,463

30

7.50 — 11.00

Aug.

13, 1999

3,375

48

6.50 — 11.00

@ : Effective interest rate range per annum.