When it comes to remaining at the top of the news business, CNN-News18 has remained the undisputed champion of the English news genre.
The latest BARC data confirms CNN-News18’s leadership in the English news segment, leaving its immediate rivals, NDTV 24×7 and Times Now, significantly behind. According to the data, CNN-News18 is 61% ahead of NDTV 24×7 and 143% ahead of Times Now, confirming that when it comes to clutter-free, noise-free, credible news, CNN-News18 is India’s go-to channel.
According to the latest BARC data, CNN-News18 maintains its lead with a 42.1% market share, while its competitors, NDTV 24×7 and Times Now, stayed at 26.1% and 17.3%, respectively. (Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: 15+ | Wk 31’25 – 34’25 | Top 5 Channels considered | Market Share % Basis AMA’000)
There is no competition anywhere close to CNN-News18; the gap between the No. 1 and No. 2 players highlights CNN-News18’s unmatched dominance. The data confirms CNN-News18’s leadership in the English news genre, a position it has held for over three years since the resumption of BARC ratings in March 2022.
Led by journalists like Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar, and Shivani Gupta, CNN-News18 prioritises news over noise and focuses on national and international issues. CNN-News18 reaffirms its commitment to viewers by consistently investing in cutting-edge technology, such as a clutter-free screen, and strong editorial resources, delivering news and analysis that are fast, balanced, and credible.