(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reported during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

the fortnight

(Per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Apr.

15, 1998

1,030

338

11.75 — 18.00

Jul.

15, 1998

3,912

772

8.20 — 13.50

Oct.

15, 1998

4,803

1,101

9.50 — 13.40

Jan.

15, 1999

5,411

1,215

9.75 — 13.00

Mar.

15, 1999

5,149

1,024

8.50 — 13.25

Mar.

31, 1999

4,770

866

9.10 — 13.25

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