Indore VIP Number Craze! '0001' Registration Plate Fetches ₹2.52 Lakh, '9999' Sold For ₹1.18 Lakh As 143 Fancy Numbers Auctioned Ahead Of Dhanteras

Indore witnessed a VIP registration number frenzy during the festive week, with eager buyers willing to pay premium prices for their preferred numbers. As vehicle purchases surged ahead of Dhanteras and the festive season, the online auction for the new MP-09-ED series registration numbers saw fierce competition. A total of 143 exclusive numbers were auctioned, with 163 hopefuls participating in the bidding process.

The 0001 number commanded the highest price of the week, selling for Rs 2,52,500. The 9999 number, with a base price of just Rs 25,000, also drew significant interest and was ultimately sold for Rs 1,18,000. Despite its low starting price, bidding drove the final amount to nearly five times its initial value. Other popular numbers also fetched substantial amounts, with the 0777 number selling for Rs 88,000, 0007 for Rs 81,500, and 0009 for Rs 51,000.

The bidding patterns reveal that vehicle owners are still willing to spend extra for numbers that they perceive as lucky or prestigious. Interestingly, the 0001 number fetched a higher price of Rs 2.83 lakh in the previous auction of the MP09 EC series, though the price was slightly lower this week. The strong response during this festive period indicates that demand for fancy registration numbers remains high, alongside the increasing number of vehicle purchases.

The Indore Regional Transport Office (RTO) reported fining 11 buses Rs 1.20 lakh for safety and permit violations, and seizing an Indore-Gorakhpur bus without a valid permit.