News Broadcasting
NDTV to challenge SEBI order for late tax disclosure of Rs 450 crore
BENGALURU: New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) has informed the bourses today that it would proceed as advised in law against the penalty of Rs 25 lakh imposed upon it by Prasad Jagdale, the Adjudicating Officer at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), under Sections 23A and 23E of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, for its failure in timely disclosure as per clause 36 of the Listing Agreement, of a demand of Rs 450 crores by the income tax department in March 2014. The company contends that the relevant non-disclosure does not materially impact its present or future operations or profit or financials.
The Company approached the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) challenging the demand raised by the Assessing Officer. The Income Tax department , vide its orders dated March 26, 2014 and April 21, 2014, had granted an interim stay on payment of a sum of Rs. 5 crores, which is approximately 1.2 percent of the alleged tax demand. The challenge of the said claim made by NDTV is pending final determination before the ITAT and is currently sub-judice.
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News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
