Chandigarh Auction Fetches Rs 2.97 Crore with '0001' Number Sold for Rs 21.31 Lakh
The Chandigarh Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) conducted a three-day e-auction from October 10 to 12, selling 527 vehicle registration numbers from the CH01-DG series and leftover special numbers. The highest bid was Rs 21.31 lakh for the number CH01-DG-0001, generating total revenue of Rs 2.97 crore. This top bid was lower than previous record prices, such as Rs 53.88 lakh for CH01-DD-0001 in March 2023. The auction reflects ongoing demand for distinctive vehicle numbers in Chandigarh.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 12 Oct, 07:35 pm. Other outlets followed.
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