(Rs. crore)

Fortnightended

Total Amount

Reportedduring

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

thefortnight

(percent)@

1

2

3

4

Jan.

15, 2005

12,998

1,624

5.40 — 6.35

Apr.

15, 2005

15,214

1,964

5.55 — 6.33

Jul.

15, 2005

18,207

1,896

5.57 — 7.50

Oct.

15, 2005

18,702

1,008

5.69 — 7.50

Jan.

15, 2006

17,415

844

6.50 — 7.75

Jan.

31, 2006

16,321

1,093

6.65 — 8.50

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