Hyderabad, May 30 -- The registration number TG08AC0006 started with a bid of Rs. 10,000 at the Road Transport Authority's (RTA) auction at Kukatpally, but was ultimately acquired by a company named Diamonds Private Limited for Rs. 20,17,127.

Another number, TG08CQ9999, began at Rs. 50,000 and was sold to a retail private limited company for Rs. 6,80,000. The number TG08AC0001 was purchased by an educational trust for Rs. 2,01,116.

The auction competition for these and other numbers resulted in a total revenue of Rs. 34,17,247 for the government on Thursday, May 29.

This auction reflects the continued popularity and high demand for special or "fancy" vehicle registration numbers, which often attract bids far exceeding their base prices...