HR88B8888 Shatters Record As Costliest Number Plate in India
- Haryana VIP number plate HR88B8888 sold for Rs 1.17 crore
- Record auction boosts demand for rare vehicle registration numbers
Haryana set a national record after the vehicle registration number ‘HR 88 B 8888’ sold for Rs 1.17 crore, marking the highest price ever paid for a car number plate in India. The auction saw intense bidding activity and drew major attention from buyers seeking rare and auspicious combinations. The Haryana government conducted the online bidding through its official VIP-number auction portal from Friday evening to Monday morning. Officials announced the results on Wednesday, November 26, after the final review.
The number triggered strong competition throughout the bidding window. Registered under the Kundli RTO series in Sonipat district, the plate crossed Rs 88 lakh early before reaching its record amount. Officials said the appeal came from its unique pattern, which features a continuous series of eights. They added that even the letter ‘B’ resembles an “8”, making the combination particularly rare. Therefore, numerology followers and luxury car buyers showed high interest in securing it.
Meanwhile, the authorities explained that the winning bidder must deposit the full amount within five days. They must also block the number for registration soon after the auction process closes. They said such premium combinations have become more popular in recent years. Also, the latest record has pushed demand for distinctive plates higher across Haryana.
The trend is not limited to one state. In Hyderabad, a businessman recently paid Rs 12,49,999 for the registration plate ‘TG 07 R 9999’ during an auction held by the Telangana Regional Transport Authority in Manikonda. Later, the surge in interest extended southward as well. A Kerala tech billionaire, Venu Gopalkrishnan, bought the licence plate ‘KL 07 DG 0007’ for Rs 45.99 lakh for his Lamborghini Urus Performante. These premium bids show the growing desire for symbolic and status-linked number plates across India.
Officials said the Haryana record may inspire higher bids in upcoming auctions. They noted that rare number patterns continue to attract buyers who view them as both prestigious and lucky. Therefore, states expect increased participation in future VIP registration sales.
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