Balakrishna pays THIS amount: The Hyderabad Regional Transport Authority (RTA) conducted a top-brass auction of luxury car registration numbers, realising Rs 37.15 lakh as revenue. Among the bidders present, Tollywood hero and MLA of TDP Nandamuri Balakrishna paid the most to obtain the much-sought-after ‘0001’ number for Rs 7.75 lakh. Balakrishna’s fondness for fancy registration numbers is no secret, and his new offer vindicated his penchant for exclusiveness of car registration.
Apart from ‘0001’, some other fancy numbers were sold, and corporate houses and private companies made bids on them heavily. Some of the popular registration numbers were:
‘0009’, purchased by a Hyderabad-based software company
‘0099’, for Rs 4.75 lakh
‘9999’, purchased for Rs 99,999
‘0019’, the smallest of the premium numbers, was auctioned for Rs 60,000
RTA officials highlighted that most of these numbers were purchased by business houses. Registering the premium numbers in corporate names rather than individual names.
Nandamuri Balakrishna is also known for his taste and preference. Which is opting for personalised number plates for his vehicles in the majority of cases. Opting for ‘0001’ has been his trend, boasting his drama of luxury and exclusivity, making his vehicles easily recognisable. Balakrishna’s love for cars and fancy numbers is making waves on the internet. This Whopping amount for fancy vehicle numbers showcases the love for uniqueness.
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The Hyderabad RTA auction is proof of the fact that demand for deluxe registration numbers. It remains high among celebrities and corporate houses. Bids at lofty levels are proof of what these numbers are worth to such people who long for status and publicity on highways. With more auctions lined up shortly, it will be interesting to know how far individuals will go to buy the most coveted numbers in Hyderabad.