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Barc Wk5 : India TV tops Hindi news channel during Union Budget
Mumbai: On 1 February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2023, and India TV emerged as the top Hindi News Channel among the 9 other channels that did not use landing page strategies to boost viewership numbers.
According to Barc data released on Thursday, 9 February, India TV had 9043 Gross AMA (000s) and was ranked first. It was followed by Aaj Tak, which received 9013 Gross AMA (000s), and TV9 Bharatvarsh which received 8974 Gross AMA (000s).
(Source: BARC, 1 February , 2023, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM, Target audience: people 15 years and older, Market: Hindi speaking market, Gross AMA 000s, Channels: Nine Non-Landing Hindi news channels (Channels not available on landing pages in more than 50 head-ends))
India TV hosted the ‘Samvad Budget Conclave 2023’ on 3 February at a prestigious venue in Delhi, as it was the need of the hour to make the Union Budget 2023 accessible and understandable to viewers.
To discuss and analyse the budget, the Conclave brought together prominent leaders from both the ruling BJP government and the opposition. Top-level political leaders attended the event, including Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, who provided a detailed explanation of the budget and addressed opposition criticism. Other key cabinet ministers, including Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, took part and answered questions about their respective ministries and the budget as a whole.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
