| Item | 2017 | 2018 | | Apr. 28 | Mar. 16 | Mar. 30 | Apr. 13 | Apr. 27 | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | 1 Amount Outstanding (₹ Billion) | 1,723.1 | 1,887.8 | 1,857.3 | 2,035.6 | 2,068.1 | | 1.1 Issued during the fortnight (₹ Billion) | 48.9 | 301.1 | 331.3 | 226.5 | 83.5 | | 2 Rate of Interest (per cent) | 6.10-6.72 | 6.90-7.85 | 6.65-8.50 | 6.36-7.99 | 6.55-7.99 | |