| Item | 2017 | 2018 | | Aug. 18 | Jul. 20 | Aug. 3 | Aug. 17 | Aug. 31 | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | 1 Amount Outstanding (₹ Billion) | 1,147.1 | 1,638.5 | 1,666.5 | 1,586.6 | 1,639.8 | | 1.1 Issued during the fortnight (₹ Billion) | 121.3 | 97.4 | 140.4 | 114.6 | 241.3 | | 2 Rate of Interest (per cent) | 6.16-6.70 | 6.65-8.60 | 6.70-8.90 | 6.80-8.10 | 6.95-8.90 | |