A Number Plate for Rs. 1.8 Crore? Know About the Costliest Number Plate in India
Haryana has created a new national headline with the auction of what is now the costliest number plate in India. The registration number HR88B8888 was sold for an eye-watering Rs 1.17 crore, breaking all previous records for VIP number plates in the country.
Record-Breaking Auction
The auction was conducted on the state’s official VIP-number portal and stayed active till 5 pm on Wednesday. It drew 45 applicants, a much higher turnout than usual.
Key highlights:
- Bidding opened at Rs 50,000
- Crossed Rs 88 lakh by noon
- Closed at Rs 1.17 crore, setting a new national record
The number falls under the Kundli RTO series in Sonipat district and saw intense competition throughout the day.
Why HR88B8888 Became the Costliest Number Plate in India
Officials said the appeal of HR88B8888 lies in its rare visual pattern. The sequence of repeated eights already makes it attractive to many buyers. But there was an added twist — the letter ‘B’ in uppercase closely resembles the shape of the number 8, making the plate look like a continuous run of eights.
Such combinations are highly sought after by:
- Numerology enthusiasts
- Luxury car buyers
- Individuals looking for prestige value
These plates are considered auspicious and are often linked with prosperity, luck, and a strong social statement.
ALSO READ | Top 10 Tallest Statues in the World and the Countries Where They Are Located
Haryana’s VIP Plate Craze
Haryana has seen a sharp rise in demand for fancy numbers over the last few years. The state conducts weekly online auctions, with registrations opening on Fridays, bidding held early in the week, and results declared every Wednesday.
Once bidding concludes, the winning bidder has to:
- Deposit the full amount within five days
- Block the allotted number for vehicle registration
The plate HR88B8888 will be assigned to a vehicle registered at the Kundli RTO after payment is completed.
The record-breaking sale has further boosted curiosity and competition around premium number plates in the state.
For more such interesting stories, read PuneNow’s Trivia section.
