MUMBAI: Even as Sun TV continued to maintain its leadership position across genres, the first week of 2016 saw a new entrant in the Top 10 channels in Star Gold. The first week also saw Maa TV exiting the list according Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India ratings.

With a rise in ratings, Sun TV was in the first spot with 1101158 (‘000s) as against 1031406 (‘000s) in week 52. On the other hand, Colors with 803402 (‘000s) and Star Plus with 757880 (‘000s) secured second and third slot respectively in the top 10 channels’ list across genres.

Fourth in the tally was Zee TV with 732448 (‘000s), which was followed by its sister FTA channel Zee Anmol in the fifth spot with 720485 (‘000s). Star India’s FTA channel Star Ustav grabbed the sixth spot with 464414 (‘000s), whereas Sony Max with 444596 (‘000s), Life OK with 435218 (‘000s) and ETV Telugu with 430665(‘000s) bagged the seventh, eighth and ninth berths respectively.

Star Gold made its entry in top ten list with 400438 (‘000s) at the tenth position.