NEW DELHI: Network18 has solidified its position as India’s leading news network with a striking front-page advertisement in The Economic Times, emphasizing its unmatched dominance in television news. The campaign highlights the network’s extensive reach, unparalleled viewership, and its continued leadership across key industry metrics.
Unmatched Reach and Viewership
Network18 has emerged as the number one news network, achieving the highest overall TV reach of 1,78,957 Average Reach000s, surpassing even India’s top general entertainment channels. (Source: BARC | Metric: Average Reach000s | TG: 15+ | Period: Wk 53’24 – 03’25 | Market: All India)
The network also maintains its leadership in Average Minute Audience (AMA) viewership share, recording 2,04,029 AMA 000s, reinforcing its widespread influence. (Source: BARC | Metric: AMA 000s, TG:15+ | Period: Wk 03’25 | Market: All India | News channel networks)
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With 20 channels in 12 languages, Network18 boasts the widest coverage in Indian news broadcasting, making it the preferred choice for viewers and advertisers alike. (Source: TAM Adex | Period: FY 24-25 till 17 Jan | All genres)
Channel-wise Dominance
- CNN-News18 has consistently ranked as the #1 English news channel since BARC ratings resumed over two years ago.
- News18 India continues its reign as the leading Hindi news channel for the past two years.
- CNBC-TV18 remains the undisputed leader in English business news, shaping India’s financial discourse.
- Moneycontrol, with 100+ million unique visitors and 1 million paid subscribers, is the go-to digital financial platform.
- Firstpost, with 6.8+ million YouTube subscribers, is India’s fastest-growing news platform on YouTube.
- News18 Regional Channels are among the top players, solidifying Network18’s pan-India presence.
The Preferred Choice for Advertisers
The network’s expansive reach and loyal audience make it the top destination for advertisers in the news segment, offering unmatched brand visibility.
With its unwavering commitment to journalistic excellence and innovation, Network18 continues to set the benchmark in India’s news media landscape.
