News18 India has claimed the number one position in the Hindi news genre, according to latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC).
News18 India retained the top spot with 119124 AMA’000s, establishing lead over its key competitor Aaj Tak, which recorded 117819 AMA’000s. Other Hindi news channels such as TV9 Bharatvarsh, Republic Bharat and Zee News followed with 103286, 93207, and 87641 AMA’000s, respectively. (Source: BARC |Metric: AMA’000s | TG: NCCS All 15+ | Period: Wk 20’25, 24 Hrs, All Days |Market:HSM). News18 India’s factual, credible, and accurate coverage has led to strong resonance with its audience.
News18 India’s consistent strong performance is attributed to its compelling programming delivered by renowned news anchors such as Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Rubika Liyaquat, Prateek Trivedi, and Aman Chopra. The number one Hindi news channel reaches audiences far and wide, with its in-depth and detailed coverage of important topics from a range of perspectives.
The channel’s extensive network of reporters ensures comprehensive, nationwide coverage, reinforcing its position as a trusted and influential voice.