(Rs. crore)

Fortnight ended

Total Amount

Reported during

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

the fortnight

(percent)@

1

2

3

4

Jul.

15, 2002

7,709

1,231

6.90 —

9.50

Oct.

15, 2002

8,589

1,134

6.13 —

8.25

Jan.

15, 2003

8,645

886

5.70 —

7.50

Apr.

15, 2003

5,839

752

5.25 —

8.15

Apr.

30, 2003

5,994

1,045

5.05 —

9.85

May

15, 2003

6,396

717

5.05 —

8.50

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