News18 India has cemented its position as the undisputed leader in Hindi news viewership, with a record-breaking 3.39 billion views on YouTube in May 2025, leading way ahead of its competitor Aaj Tak, according to Playboard. News18 India has consistently proven itself as the nation’s most trusted and widely watched news brand across platforms during key national events, while Aaj Tak continues to trail behind. News18 India continues to reign with unmatched reach, firmly establishing itself as a true leader that outperforms its competition.
News18 India is nearly three times ahead of Aaj Tak, registering a staggering 3.39 billion views, compared to Aaj Tak’s 1.04 billion, reaffirming its dominance in the digital news space. This consistent leadership is driven by News18 India’s commitment to factual, credible, and accurate journalism, which continues to resonate strongly with viewers nationwide. The audience has not only placed its trust in News18 India TV channel, making it the most-watched Hindi news channel, but has also shown loyalty and trust across other formats. In the BARC ratings for Week 20’25, News18 India retained the number one spot and was ahead of its competitor Aaj Tak. (Source: BARC | Metric: AMA’000s | TG: NCCS All 15+ | Period: Week 20’25 | 24 Hrs | All Days | Market: HSM)
The month of May 2025, marked by the India-Pakistan border tension, mock drills, and Operation Sindoor, witnessed an unprecedented surge in public attention, making it the most crucial period for news consumption. In this high-stakes news cycle, while other channels resorted to airing fake stories and gimmicks to attract viewers, News18 India emerged as the preferred destination for credible, timely, and impactful journalism across platforms.