(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

18,157

1,896

5.57 — 7.50

Oct.

15, 2005

18,562

1,008

5.69 — 7.50

Dec.

31, 2005

17,180

1,195

6.20 — 7.75

Jan.

15, 2006

17,225

844

6.50 — 7.75

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