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ABP Network cements third place in India’s digital media race with 152 million monthly users
MUMBAI: ABP Network has tightened its grip on India’s digital news landscape, emerging once again as the country’s third-largest publisher, according to Comscore MMX Multi-Platform data for March 2025. The network reached over 152 million unique users across platforms, outshining rivals such as HT Media, Zee Digital, India Today Group, Times Network, and NDTV.
ABP Network’s dominant digital footprint spans web, apps, and Youtube, supported by an unmatched edge in regional news segments. With this continued performance, the network has retained its third-place ranking for the second month in a row.
In the Hindi news category, ABP News led the charts with 93.8 million unique visitors—beating NDTV.in by more than 28 million. Meanwhile, ABP Ananda topped the Bengali market with 10 million desktop and mobile users, and secured the number two position overall with a combined reach of 22.5 million when factoring in social media.
In Maharashtra, ABP Majha reigned supreme in the Marathi segment for a second consecutive month, drawing 22 million users in March and outperforming TV9 Marathi, Sakal Media, and Lokmat. ABP Nadu also made strong inroads in Tamil Nadu, ranking second with 10 million unique visitors.
This performance reflects ABP Network’s growing command over regional markets and its strategic focus on digital growth. The consistent growth underscores ABP Network’s commitment to expanding its national footprint while deepening its roots in local language markets. With its strong audience engagement, the company continues to raise the bar for digital journalism in India.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
