News Broadcasting
Aaj Tak Tops Charts across platforms with Unmatched Viewership on Union Budget 2024 Coverage
Aaj Tak has set new benchmark with its coverage of the Union Budget 2024, reinforcing its position as the leading Hindi news channel. According to the latest BARC data, Aaj Tak was the most-watched channel during the Finance Minister’s live speech as well as throughout the budget day.
During the live telecast of the Finance Minister’s speech on Union Budget 2024, which took place on 23rd July from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Aaj Tak led the Hindi news segment with a notable 15.2% share, demonstrating its dominance in the coverage of this crucial event. Throughout the entirety of Union Budget Day, Aaj Tak continued to lead with a 14.9% viewership share, highlighting its absolute dominance and audience engagement over the 24-hour period.
In addition to its success on traditional television, Aaj Tak also achieved a significant milestone in the digital realm. The channel’s YouTube Live stream during the FM speech garnered an impressive average concurrent user count of 127.9k. This achievement underscores Aaj Tak’s leadership and impact in digital news viewership, further cementing its role as a key player in both traditional and online media.
Source: BARC |HSM | 15+ | 23-07-2024 | 11:00:50 – 12:28:24 Hrs | Gross AMA’000
Source: BARC |HSM | 15+ | 23-07-2024 | 24 Hrs | Gross AMA’000
Source: Ratingology | YouTube Live | 23-07-2024 |11:00-12:27 Hrs | Average Concurrent Users
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
