News Broadcasting
Network18 knocks out Times Internet to seize undisputed digital news crown
MUMBAI: Network18 has steamrolled its competition. According to the March 2025 ComScore rankings, the media giant decisively surpassed Times Internet, securing pole position across India’s digital news landscape.
The ComScore MMX Report on total digital population (social+native) revealed that Network18 clocked an eye-watering 315 million unique visitors (UVs)—a towering 55 per cent lead over Times Internet’s 202 million UVs.
The message is clear: Network18 reigns supreme.
News18.com delivered a commanding performance too, registering 251 million UVs and eclipsing The Times of India’s 183 million UVs, cementing its spot as India’s most consumed digital news brand.
On social media, Network18’s dominance grew even starker. As per the ComScore Media Metrix Social report, it achieved 54 per cent penetration within India’s 389 million social media population, boasting twice the reach of its closest rival, TV9 Network.
Even stripping out social media traffic, Network18 led from the front. In the News and Information category, the group recorded 183.2 million UVs against Times Internet’s 182.3 million, maintaining its lead purely through news consumption strength.
Network18’s Indian language news sites also flexed their muscles, posting 182 million UVs and underlining its unmatched regional reach.
Beyond digital, Network18’s television empire continues to dominate. CNN-News18 has held the number one English news slot without interruption for three consecutive years, while News18 India has been the most watched Hindi news channel across time bands for two years running.
This comprehensive leadership across digital, social, and television platforms confirms Network18’s standing as the most influential, far-reaching, and trusted news network in the country.
News Broadcasting
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.
