(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reported during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

the fortnight

(per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Apr.

15, 1999

5,029

1,386

9.15 — 12.00

Jul.

15, 1999

6,311

754

9.30 — 12.00

Oct.

15, 1999

6,689

1,104

9.91 — 11.75

Jan.

15, 2000

7,747

1,092

9.05 — 11.65

Feb.

15, 2000

7,693

1,369

9.25 — 12.05

Feb.

29, 2000

7,216

1,064

9.20 — 11.00

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