News Broadcasting
ABP Ananda holds number one spot in Bengal with 29.5 per cent market share and massive 10.5-point lead
MUMBAI: News may change by the hour, but in Bengal, the top channel barely budged. ABP Ananda ended FY 2024-25 with a knockout 29.5 per cent market share, claiming the number one slot in West Bengal’s Bengali news scene. According to BARC (ABC 15+, Full Day), it was 10.5 percentage points ahead of its nearest rival, News18 Bangla.
For 48 out of 53 weeks, the channel sat smugly at the top, leaving competitors to play musical chairs beneath it. Even Week 14 of FY 2025-26 kicked off strong, with ABP Ananda holding 27.9 per cent share. Clearly, the throne isn’t up for grabs just yet.
Behind the big numbers is a programming cocktail that’s resonating across Bengal. From the prime-time punch of Ghanta Khanek Sange Suman to the debate-driven Jukti Takko, ABP Ananda keeps the conversation relevant. Meanwhile, specials like Sera Bengali and Khaibaar Pass have added spice to the line-up, appealing to cultural sensibilities beyond hard news.
Election sagas, Durga Puja marathons, and economic updates—ABP Ananda covered them all and did it with a consistency that kept viewers locked in. With 90 per cent of the fiscal year spent at number one, the channel hasn’t just built reach; it’s built trust.
Here’s the final FY 2024-25 leaderboard:
. ABP Ananda: 29.5 per cent
. News18 Bangla: 19.0 per cent
. R. Bangla: 15.6 per cent
. TV9 Bangla: 13.2 per cent
. Zee 24 Ghanta: 9.3 per cent
And Week 14 of FY 2025-26 is off to a similar tune:
. ABP Ananda: 27.9 per cent
. News18 Bangla: 23.9 per cent
. R. Bangla: 14.6 per cent
. TV9 Bangla: 11.1 per cent
. Zee 24 Ghanta: 10.7 per cent
As for what’s next? More interactive formats and community-driven storytelling are on the agenda.
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.
