New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- The vehicle registration mark 'HR88B8888' has officially become India's most expensive number plate, fetching a staggering Rs.1.17 crore in an online auction held in Haryana state on Wednesday.

The state transport authority conducts weekly online auctions for these VIP (very important person) or 'fancy' registration numbers. The process allows potential bidders to apply for their chosen number between 5 PM on Friday and 9 AM on Monday. Following this initial stage, the competitive bidding process commences, concluding when the results are formally declared at 5 PM on Wednesday. The entire event takes place digitally via the official fancy.parivahan.gov.in web portal.

The number 'HR88B8888' proved particularly popul...