(Rs. crore)

Fortnightended

Total Amount

Reported during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

the fortnight

(percent)@

1

2

3

4

Jan.

15, 2003

8,645

886

5.70 — 7.50

Apr.

15, 2003

5,839

752

5.25 — 8.15

Jul.

15, 2003

7,069

1,142

5.15 — 6.80

Oct.

15, 2003

6,974

1,027

4.75 — 7.75

Nov.

15, 2003

7,230

1,286

4.81 — 6.00

Nov.

30, 2003

7,956

1,356

4.70 — 6.04

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