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Chandigarh VIP Vehicle Registration Number ‘0001’ Fetches Record ₹31.35 Lakh At Auction
Indians are very fond of fancy and lucky numbers, and in a recent e-auction in Chandigarh, the number CH01-DC-0001 went for a massive ₹31.35 lakh bid against a base price of ₹50,000. Other numbers, such as 0009, went for ₹20.72 lakh, and 0007 went for ₹16.13 lakh.
This e-auction was conducted by the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) on Sunday. They conducted this auction, offering new registration series and leftover fancy numbers. A total of ₹2.96 crore was generated as revenue during this e-auction.
Earlier in August 2025, the registration number CH01-DA-0001 was sold for ₹36.43 lakh, which is the highest-ever bid for a fancy number in that RTO. The number CH01-CZ-0001 fetched ₹31 lakh, which remains the third-highest bid for a fancy number.
Apart from this, people are also fond of numbers such as 0009, 9999, 0007, 0005, 0010, 0006, 0003, and 7777. Over the last five years, the Chandigarh administration has generated over ₹1,200 crore in revenue from auctioning luxury vehicle registration numbers.
Recently, a man named Sudhir Kumar in Haryana bought the number 'HR88B8888' for a whopping ₹1.17 crore. He became a news sensation overnight, but later failed to deposit the required amount on time.
Why is Fancy Vehicle Registration Number So Popular?
Indians are highly enthusiastic about buying fancy number plates for their cars and bikes. Number series like 0001 and 0009 are widely regarded as VIP numbers, which is why they get sold for such high prices at auctions. Many also prefer numbers like 7, 8, and 9, as they are believed to hold religious significance.
For many families in India, vehicles are more than just a machine, as they are closely linked to their pride, identity, and emotions. To make their cars and bikes feel more unique, personalised, and memorable, people are willing to spend huge amounts of money on buying these fancy registration numbers.
On the other hand, some people opt for these VIP numbers to showcase their wealth and ego, believing that it reflects their wealth and social status. Also, having a VIP number on a car or bike makes it appear more premium and aspirational. So, it wouldn't be surprising if this record is broken again in the coming months.
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