(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reported during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

the fortnight

(per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Oct.

15, 1999

6,689

1,104

9.91 — 11.75

Jan.

15, 2000

7,747

1,092

9.05 — 11.65

Apr.

15, 2000

5,634

1,127

9.58 — 12.25

Jul.

15, 2000

7,127

816

9.35 — 11.85

Aug.

15, 2000

6,406

1,013

9.25 — 12.00

Aug.

31, 2000

5,672

559

9.71 — 12.80

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