News18 India has cemented its position as the undisputed leader in Hindi news viewership, with a record-breaking 845 million views on YouTube in March 2025—the highest in the News & Politics category across India and the world, according to Playboard.
With a lead of over 43% compared to Aaj Tak, News18 India firmly maintained its number one position, as Aaj Tak recorded 589.4 million views.
This milestone reflects News18 India’s commitment to delivering impactful journalism at scale, meeting audiences where they are, and setting new benchmarks in the digital news landscape. The audience has not only placed its trust in News18 India TV channel, making it the most-watched Hindi news channel for two years, but has also shown loyalty and trust across other formats. (Source: BARC |Metric: Avg. Weekly AMA’000s | TG: NCCS All 15+ | Period: Wk 08’23-07’25, 24 Hrs, All Days |Market:HSM)
News18 India’s remarkable performance has been consistent throughout crucial news events like the Delhi polls and counting day. This latest milestone is attributed to News18 India’s power-packed programming, delivered by expert news anchors such as Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Rubika Liyaquat, Prateek Trivedi, and Aman Chopra. Supported by the channel’s extensive network of reporters, it ensures real-time, accurate, and nationwide coverage, reinforcing its position as a trusted and influential voice.
