(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Issued during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding #

the fortnight #

(per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Apr.

7, 2000

1,264

123

6.50 — 14.00

Jul.

14, 2000

1,129

259

5.50 — 14.00

Oct.

6, 2000

1,364

281

5.00 — 12.80

Jan.

12, 2001

1,180

132

7.25 — 11.00

Mar.

9, 2001

1,060

100

7.25 — 11.00

Mar.

23, 2001

771

109

5.50 — 11.00

@ : Effective interest rate range per annum.