(Amount in Rupees crore and rate in per cent per annum)1. Call/Notice Money Market*(i) Volumes BanksPrimary DealersNon-Bank InstitutionsTotalBorrowings13346.006979.00020325.00Lendings11169.001852.004655.0017676.00(ii) Interest RatesBorrowingsLendings (a)Weighted average rate9.019.14 (b) Range of rates7.00- 9.508.50-9.952 Term Money Market*Volume(Turnover)Range of RatesBorrowings45.009.00- 10.30Lendings25.0010.00- 10.003. Standing Liquidity Facility Availed from RBI $

After a review of current liquidity position and developments in the financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India today announces the following measure :A reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by half a percentage point from its present level of 8.0 per cent effective from fortnight beginning May 19, 2001. This measure will release resources of scheduled commercial banks to the extent of about Rs.4,500 crore. Detailed operating instructions/directives are being is

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the following calendar of Treasury Bills issuance. This calendar is valid till March 31, 2002 :Type of T-BillsPeriodicityNotified Amount (Rs. Crore)Day of AuctionDay of Payment91-dayWeekly250Every WednesdayFollowing Friday364-day Fortnightly750Wednesday preceding the Reporting FridayFollowing Friday The Reserve Bank of India retains the right to vary the amount and timing, if circumstances warrant, without assigning any reason.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91 day Government of India treasury bills for a notified amount of Rs.250 crore. The auction will be conducted using 'Uniform Price Auction' method. The allocation to non-competitive bidders will be outside the notified amount, at the discretion of the Bank. The sale will be subject to terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No.F.2(12)-W&M/97 dated 31 March 1998 issued by Government of India

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 364 day Government of India treasury bills for a notified amount of Rs.750 crore. State Governments are allowed to participate as non-competitive bidders and the allocation to non-competitive bidders will be outside the notified amount, at the discretion of the Bank. The sale will be subject to terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No.F.2(12)-W&M/97 dated 31 March 1998 issued by Government

The Reserve Bank of India under the Scheme of Liquidity Adjustment Facility, has announced one day repo auction and reverse repo auction in Government of India dated securities and treasury bills of all maturities of 91, 182 and 364 day Treasury Bills on May 14, 2001 (Monday) for scheduled commercial banks and Primary Dealers holding SGL Account and Current Account with it at Mumbai. The eligible banks/institutions may submit separate applications before 10.30 a.m. on

(Amount in Rupees crore and rate in per cent per annum) 1. Call/Notice Money Market* (i) Volumes Banks Primary Dealers Non-Bank Institutions Total Borrowings 13364.00 7034.00 0 20398.00 Lendings 12240.00 2310.00 4335.00 18885.00 (ii) Interest Rates Borrowings Lendings (a)Weighted average rate 9.11 9.14 (b) Range of rates 8.00 - 9.50 7.15 - 9.70 2 Term Money Market* Volume(Turnover) Range of Rates Borrowings 100.00 10.00 - 10.50 Lendings 60.00 10.00 - 10.45 3. Standing

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loan Nomenclature Amount Price * YTM % Code (Face Value) Per Rs.100 Indicative (in Rs.Crore) nominal --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Outright Transactions A.Government of India Dated Securities Contract Date : May 09, 2001 97011 11.15 % 2002 25.00 102.80 8.8186 97011 11.15 % 2002 10.00 102.80 8.8186 97011 11.15 % 2002 5.00 102.80 8.8186 94003 12.5

Date of Auction :May 11, 2001I.Notified amount: Rs.100.00 crore II.Bids received (a) Competitive bids Number:21 Amount:Rs.303.50 crore (b) Non-competitive bids Number:0 Amount:Nil III.Cut-off price:Rs.99.71 IV.Competitive bids accepted Number:5 Amount:Rs.100.00 crore V.Partial Allotment Percentage:60.00 (1 bid) VI .Devolvement on RBI:Nil VII.Non-competitive bids accepted (a) Number:0 Amount:Nil (b)Partial Allotment Percentage:N.A. VIII.Weighted Average Price:99.72Ajit

Date of Auction :May 11, 2001I.Notified amount: Rs.100.00 crore II.Bids received (a) Competitive bids Number:18 Amount:Rs.210.50 crore (b) Non-competitive bids Number:0 Amount:Nil III.Cut-off price:Rs.98.11 IV.Competitive bids accepted Number:5 Amount:Rs.100.00 crore V.Partial Allotment Percentage:N.A. VI .Devolvement on RBI:NIL VII.Non-competitive bids accepted (a) Number:0 Amount:Nil (b)Partial Allotment Percentage:N.A.Ajit Prasad ManagerPress Release : 2000-01/1540