Fancy Number Category
0001 — Super Elite
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.