(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reportedduring

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

thefortnight

(percent)@

1

2

3

4

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

Apr.

15, 2003

5,839

752

5.25 — 8.15

May

31, 2003

6,820

1,031

5.00 — 9.88

Jun.

15, 2003

6,854

668

5.00 — 8.00

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