(Rs. crore)

Fortnight Ended

Total Amount Outstanding #

Issued During the Fortnight #

Rate of Interest (per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Jan.   2, 2009

1,52,901

12,847

7.00 —11.50

Apr.  10, 2009

1,98,497

12,125

5.90 —11.50

Jul.  3, 2009

2,28,638

13,913

3.34 —  8.25

Oct.  9, 2009

2,25,781

13,373

3.70 —  6.05

Dec.   4, 2009

2,43,584

6,602

3.50 —  6.50

Dec. 18, 2009

2,48,440

24,300

3.60 — 6.75

@      : Effective interest rate range per annum.