Fancy Number Category
0001 — Super Elite
Written and checked byVijay Rajkumar· Transport Data
The single most coveted fancy number in India. 0001 is the first number of any new series and carries the highest status value.
Typical winning bid
₹5 lakh – ₹35 lakh
Reserve price
₹5,00,000 (four-wheeler, metro RTO)
Top-demand states
Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana
Why 0001 Commands Premium Bids
Every new RTO series opens with 0001. It is an irreplaceable "first" — there is only one per series per RTO, and metros release limited series per year. Combined with cultural and business status value, 0001 consistently clears ₹5 lakh minimum in metros and routinely crosses ₹20 lakh in Mumbai, Delhi and Gurgaon.
Numbers in This Category
Notable Winning Bids — 0001
Observed from public Indian auction data. Actual prices vary by RTO demand and auction date.
Plate
RTO
Winning Bid
MH 02 BY 0001
Mumbai Bandra
₹35 lakh
HR 26 DK 0001
Gurugram
₹28 lakh
DL 1CA 0001
Delhi · 2023
₹21 lakh
KA 01 MM 0001
Bengaluru Koramangala
₹20 lakh+
UP 16 CZ 0001
Noida
₹18 lakh
TS 07 FA 0001
Hyderabad · 2024
₹15 lakh
GJ 01 TR 0001
Ahmedabad
₹12.5 lakh
PB 10 GZ 0001
Ludhiana
₹9.5 lakh
How to Bid for 0001
- Register on vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy or your state transport portal.
- Select your RTO — watch for new series openings at top-demand states (Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana).
- Pay the EMD (₹5,00,000 (four-wheeler, metro RTO) × 10–20%) online.
- Submit your bid during the auction window (typically 48–72 hours).
- If you win, pay the balance within 24–48 hours to secure the number.