I’m planning to buy a yellow-number plate sedan and hire a driver with a commercial license. Can I, the owner, drive the car myself occasionally, just to get around, without carrying any passengers? Is that allowed in India?

In India, a yellow number plate indicates a commercial vehicle. While you can hire a driver with a commercial license, the vehicle is restricted to commercial use. As the owner, you are not permitted to drive the vehicle for personal use, even without passengers, unless you obtain a specific permit from the Regional Transport Office.