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💲 ₹1.17 CRORE FANCY NUMBER: HR88B8888 Becomes India’s Most Expensive Registration Plate in Record Auction
The obsession with unique and ‘lucky’ registration numbers in India reached an unprecedented peak this week as a single VIP car number plate, HR88B8888, was sold in an online auction in Haryana for a staggering ₹1.17 Crore. This record-breaking price instantly makes it the most expensive vehicle registration number ever purchased in India, surpassing all previous national records.
The auction, conducted by the Haryana Transport Department for the Kundli RTO (HR88), saw fierce competition for the visually appealing number, which is considered highly auspicious by numerology enthusiasts.
💰 The Record-Breaking Auction Details
The bidding process, held on the official fancy.parivahan.gov.in portal, was highly competitive, with 45 applicants vying for the prestigious plate.
| Auction Detail | Specification | Comparison |
| Final Auction Price | ₹1,17,00,000 (₹1.17 Crore) | New All-India Record |
| RTO Code & Location | HR88 (Badhra/Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana) | One of the most aggressive RTOs for VIP plates. |
| Number of Bidders | 45 Applicants | High interest indicates massive demand for this specific number. |
| Base Price | ₹50,000 | The final price is over 234 times the starting bid. |
| Previous Record (Kerala) | KL 07 DG 0007 sold for $\approx ₹45.99 \text{ Lakh}$ | The new HR record is more than double the previous high. |
🔢 Why HR88B8888 Is Worth Over a Crore
The extraordinary value of the plate lies in its near-perfect symmetry and numerological significance, particularly the visual continuity of the digit ‘8’.
Breakdown of the Registration Mark
| Code Segment | Meaning | Visual & Numerological Appeal |
| HR | State Code (Haryana) | Standard. |
| 88 | RTO Code (Kundli/Badhra) | Part of the ‘8’ sequence. |
| B | Vehicle Series Code | Crucial: In uppercase, the letter ‘B’ visually mimics the digit ‘8’, creating a continuous visual string of eights. |
| 8888 | Unique Registration Number | The highly sought-after ‘Quadruple 8’ combination. |
🚗 The Car Behind the Plate
While the identity of the bidder (reported by sources to be a resident of Hisar named Sudhir) and the specific car that will bear this plate have not been officially disclosed, industry analysts universally agree it will be a high-end luxury vehicle.
| Vehicle Type (Expected) | Price Range (Expected Ex-showroom) | Context |
| Ultra-Luxury SUV | ₹2 Crore – ₹5 Crore+ | Likely candidates include a Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, or a high-end Lamborghini Urus. |
| Luxury Sedan | ₹1.5 Crore – ₹3 Crore | Potential for a Maybach S-Class or a top-end BMW 7 Series/Audi A8. |
| Ratio | The number plate alone cost more than the ex-showroom price of popular luxury SUVs like the Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90. | A clear statement of wealth and exclusivity. |
🎥 Video: India’s Costliest Number Plate – A Deep Dive into the Craze and Records
Watch the news coverage detailing the intense final moments of the online auction, explaining the numerological significance of the ‘8’ sequence, and showcasing other expensive number plate purchases in India
