(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount
Outstanding

Reported during
the fortnight

Rate of Interest
(Per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Oct.

15, 1998

4,803

1,101

9.50 — 13.40

Jan.

15, 1999

5,411

1,215

9.75 — 13.00

Apr.

15, 1999

5,029

1,386

9.15 — 12.00

Jul.

15, 1999

6,311

754

9.30 — 12.00

Sep.

15, 1999

7,293

786

9.61 — 12.70

Sep.

30, 1999

7,658

1,305

10.00 — 13.00

@ :

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