MUMBAI: Network18 just dropped a truth bomb on the front page of The Economic Times, and it’s impossible to ignore. The media giant flexed its leadership in the Indian news ecosystem with a striking ad, leaving no doubt about who rules the ratings.
With an unbeatable track record, Network18 continues to be the go-to source for news, clocking the highest overall TV reach (1,78,957 Average Reach000s)—yes, even surpassing the leading general entertainment channel! (Source: BARC | Metric: Average Reach000s | TG: 15+ | Period: Wk 53’24 – 03’25 | Market: All India). If that’s not enough, it also secured the top spot in average minute audience (AMA) with 2,04,029 AMA 000s. (Source: BARC | Metric: AMA 000s, TG:15+ | Period: Wk 03’25, Market: All India, News channel networks). Oh, and let’s not forget the 20 channels broadcasting in a record 12 languages—talk about news for everyone, everywhere!
Network18 has been setting records and taking names. The network boasts an incredible lineup of leading channels that dominate every news segment:
. CNN-News18: The reigning number one English news channel since BARC ratings resumed more than two years ago.
. News18 India: The undisputed king of Hindi news for two consecutive years.
. CNBC-TV18: The heavyweight champion of English business news, maintaining an iron grip on viewership.
Not content with just television dominance, Network18 has been making waves in the digital space too:
. Moneycontrol: More than 100 million unique visitors and a staggering 1 million paid subscribers on Moneycontrol Pro—a financial powerhouse like no other.
. Firstpost: With 6.8 million YouTube subscribers, it’s the fastest-growing Indian news platform on the video giant.
And in the regional markets? You guessed it—News18 channels are leading the pack, cementing Network18’s dominance across India’s linguistic and cultural landscape.
With record-breaking viewership, it’s no surprise that Network18 is the preferred news network for advertisers (Source: TAM Adex | Period: FY 24-25 till 17 Jan | All genre). Whether it’s business, politics, or entertainment, Network18 delivers credibility, reach, and engagement like no other.
