Fancy Number Price 2026: What Does a VIP Plate Cost?

The cost of a fancy number in India depends on the “Category” of the number. Below is the standard reserve price list used by most Indian RTOs. Note that final prices are determined by the e-auction.

Category	Example Numbers	Base Reserve Price
Category 1 (Super Elite)	0001	₹5,00,000
Category 2 (Single Digit)	0002 to 0009	₹3,00,000
Category 3 (Semi-Fancy)	0786, 1111, 9999, 0011	₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000
Category 4 (Choice)	0100, 0123, 0555, 1000	₹50,000

Pro Tip: If you are on a budget, look for “Open Series” numbers that aren’t in these top categories. You can often get a nice-looking number for just ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. Learn how to bid here.