(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reported during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

the fortnight

(per cent)@

1

2

3

4

Jan.

15, 2000

7,747

1,092

9.05 — 11.65

Apr.

15, 2000

5,634

1,127

9.58 — 12.25

Jul.

15, 2000

7,127

816

9.35 — 11.85

Oct.

15, 2000

5,574

1,217

10.30 — 12.50

Dec.

15, 2000

8,040

1,344

9.93 — 13.00

Dec.

31, 2000

8,343

1,375

9.75 — 12.25

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