(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount
Outstanding#

Issued during
the fortnight #

Rate of Interest
(Per cent) @

1

2

3

4

Jan.

2, 1998

6,876

811

6.50 — 11.75

Apr.

10, 1998

14,584

627

8.25 — 24.00

Jul.

17, 1998

7,287

807

8.00 — 12.50

Oct.

9, 1998

6,132

786

7.75 — 13.50

Oct.

23, 1998

6,214

639

8.25 — 13.00

Nov.

6, 1998

5,858

385

8.25 — 13.63

@ : Effective interest rate range per annum.