With 141 million YouTube views, CNN-News18 recorded 3.2 times the viewership of Times Now and 2.7 times the viewership of India Today, reinforcing its strong position in digital English news
CNN-News18 has strengthened its position as India’s most watched English news channel on YouTube, recording 141 million views between September 30 and October 10, 2026, significantly outpacing Times Now and India Today and reinforcing its strong digital reach, according to Databeings.
CNN-News18 recorded 141 million YouTube views, significantly ahead of Times Now, which garnered 44 million views, and India Today, which recorded 52 million views. Its viewership was 3.2 times that of Times Now and 2.7 times that of India Today, underlining the scale of its digital audience reach and its strong position in an increasingly competitive news ecosystem. The performance reinforces CNN-News18’s ability to connect with audiences across platforms, extending its reach beyond traditional television viewing. (Source: Databeings, September 30–October 10)
During the same period, the channel also delivered a strong performance in prime-time average concurrent viewership, recording 7.3K average concurrent viewers between 5 PM and 10 PM. CNN-News18 outperformed Times Now, which registered only 1.5K average concurrent viewers, while India Today recorded 2.0K. The numbers highlight the channel’s strong audience pull during the key evening news hours. (Source: Databeings, September 30–October 10, 2026, 5 PM–10 PM)
At the heart of this performance is CNN-News18’s strong editorial line-up, featuring the industry’s leading anchors and editorial voices such as Rahul Shivshankar and Anand Narasimhan, Shawan Sen, Shivani Gupta, and Nabila Jamil, who bring audiences a sharp mix of national and international news, in-depth analysis, and informed perspectives. Their on-air expertise and distinctive storytelling continue to make CNN-News18 a destination for viewers looking to stay ahead of the news.