News Broadcasting
News18 India grabs top slot in Hindi news ratings, leaves rivals in the dust
MUMBAI: In the high-decibel battleground of Hindi news, News18 India has just shouted the loudest—and the viewers clearly heard it. According to the latest Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 14 of 2025, the channel has clinched the top spot in Hindi news viewership, clocking 72878 AMA’000s, elbowing out its closest competitor at 70562 AMA’000s.
Trailing further behind in this TV TRP thunderdome were channels with 55010, 53183, and 52988 AMA’000s respectively, proving once again that in the world of round-the-clock Hindi news, it takes more than a breaking news graphic to break through the clutter.
(Source: BARC | Metric: AMA’000s | TG: NCCS All 15+ | Period: Wk 14’25, 24 Hrs, All Days | Market: HSM)
The channel’s dominance can be chalked up to its formidable line-up of anchors—Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Rubika Liyaquat, Prateek Trivedi, and Aman Chopra—each with a mic in one hand and a pulse on the nation in the other. Their nightly shoutathons, explosive panel discussions, and relentless reporting have given News18 India not just eyeballs, but loyal, bindi-to-bulletin viewership.
With a sprawling network of reporters and a knack for finding drama in data, the channel has mastered the art of making every byte buzzworthy. Whether it’s politics, pop culture, or padosi ki rajneeti, News18 India packages it with the punch viewers seem to crave.
“Viewers’ undivided attention in every segment” is no hollow claim. The News18 Network—across both TV and digital—has been sipping from the ratings nectar for a while now, cementing itself as the nation’s self-declared newsroom of record.
Whether you agree with its tone or tune out after prime time, one thing’s certain: the channel’s number one status is less a stroke of luck and more the result of relentless positioning, persistent programming, and a no-prisoners approach to news.
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.
