Network18’s CNN-News18 has emerged as the number one choice of viewers during the much-awaited Counting Day coverage of Delhi Assembly Elections on Saturday. CNN-News18 dominated the English news space with a staggering 3,24,788 peak concurrent viewers on YouTube at 09:35 am.
According to data from Databeings, CNN-News18’s dominance in the English news segment reflected in its peak concurrent viewers, surpassing the remarkable 300K mark. The channel raced ahead of competitors like India Today, which trailed by over 2,50,000 viewers, capturing 68,904 viewers. Republic World and Times Now captured 32,008 and 31,443 concurrent viewers, respectively.
The Delhi Assembly Elections draw nationwide attention, making Counting Day a crucial event. As results unfolded, viewers relied on CNN-News18 for real-time updates, expert analysis, and on-ground reports, reinforcing its status as the top news destination. Notably, CNN-News18 has been the number one English news channel since BARC ratings resumed more than two years ago.