<h1>India Announces Auction of Government Stocks on Dec 20, 2013; Includes 2020, 2027, 2030, and 2043 Maturities.</h1> The Government of India announced the sale and re-issue of various government stocks through auctions, to be held on December 20, 2013. The stocks include 8.12% Government Stock 2020 for Rs. 4,000 crore, 8.28% Government Stock 2027 for Rs. 7,000 crore, 9.20% Government Stock 2030 for Rs. 2,000 crore, and a new 30-year Government Stock 2043 for Rs. 2,000 crore. The Reserve Bank of India will conduct these auctions using the uniform price method. Up to 5% of the stocks will be reserved for eligible individuals and institutions under a non-competitive bidding scheme. Results will be announced on the auction day, with payments due by December 23, 2013.