(Rs. crore)

Fortnightended

Total Amount

Reportedduring

Rate of Interest

Outstanding

thefortnight

(percent)@

1

2

3

4

Jul.

15, 2003

7,069

1,142

5.15 — 6.80

Oct.

15, 2003

6,974

1,027

4.75 — 7.75

Jan.

15, 2004

9,525

1,542

4.63 — 6.00

Apr.

15, 2004

9,590

810

4.66 — 6.20

May

15, 2004

10,322

1,340

4.47 — 5.95

May

31, 2004

10,328

902

4.56 — 7.00

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