'HR88B8888': India's costliest car number plate sold for ₹1.2cr
What's the story
The car registration number 'HR88B8888' has been sold for a whopping ₹1.17 crore, making it the most expensive in India. The auction was held online by the Haryana government, which conducts weekly auctions for VIP or fancy number plates. The bidding period runs from Friday 5:00pm to Monday 9:00am, with results declared on Wednesday at 5:00pm.
Bidding details
'HR88B8888' garners the maximum bids
This week, 'HR88B8888' attracted the most bids among all numbers on auction, with a total of 45 applications. The base price for bidding was set at ₹50,000 and kept rising until it reached ₹1.17 crore at 5:00pm. Earlier today, the bid amount had already crossed ₹88 lakh. This shows how much people are willing to pay for unique vehicle registrations in Haryana.
Number breakdown
Understanding the significance of 'HR88B8888'
The registration number 'HR88B8888' is a VIP number bought at a premium through bidding. The letters and numbers in the plate have specific meanings. 'HR' indicates Haryana as the state of registration, while '88' denotes the particular Regional Transport Office (RTO) or district within Haryana where it is registered. The letter 'B' signifies vehicle series code within that RTO, and '8888' is the unique four-digit number assigned to it.
Past auction
Previous record for expensive registration number
Back in April, tech billionaire Venu Gopalakrishnan from Kerala had bought a VIP number plate for his Lamborghini Urus Performante at ₹45.99 lakh. The bidding for this special number 'KL 07 DG 0007' started at ₹25,000 and went up quickly to a record-breaking amount. The '0007' number is similar to the iconic James Bond code, adding an extra layer of exclusivity to Gopalakrishnan's luxury car collection in Kerala.