(Rs. crore)

Fortnightended

Total Amount

Reportedduring

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

thefortnight

(percent)@

1

2

3

4

Oct.

15, 2003

6,974

1,027

4.75 — 7.75

Jan.

15, 2004

9,525

1,542

4.63 — 6.00

Apr.

15, 2004

9,590

810

4.66 — 6.20

Jul.

15, 2004

10,688

954

4.63 — 7.00

Aug.

31, 2004

10,956

1,055

4.60 — 7.69

Sep.

15, 2004

11,095

664

4.68 — 7.00

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