News Broadcasting
ABP Majha’s ‘Majha Maha Katta’ returned with an exciting third season
Mumbai: ABP Majha, the premier Marathi news channel, hosted the third edition of its flagship show, ‘Majha Maha Katta,’ on July 27 in Mumbai. This year’s event featured prominent figures from politics, entertainment, and social work, ensuring an engaging and impactful experience for all attendees.
‘Majha Maha Katta’ is a grandeur version of ‘Majha Katta’ which stands out for its unique interview format, which has redefined Marathi television by offering rare, unfiltered glimpses into the lives of remarkable individuals. Over the past decade, it has built a fervent following, entrancing viewers with its candid dialogues and inspirational narratives shared by a diverse array of guests.
The third edition of ‘Majha Maha Katta’ boasted a stellar lineup. The event witnessed Sharad Pawar, Working President of NCP and MP Supriya Sule. The event also spotlighted Chandrakant Patil, Cabinet Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Textiles, and Parliamentary Affairs, Govt of Maharashtra, and his wife Anjali Patil, alongside actress Sai Tamhankar, singer Sanju Rathore, renowned actor Arshad Warsi, Shri S.Abaji Rajah Bhonsle, Head of the Maratha Royal Family of Thanjavur and his wife A. Dhanashree Raje Bhonsle; social worker Yajuvendra Mahajan, Founder of Deep Stambh Foundation. Adding a touch of youthful innovation, the dynamic young entrepreneur Arjun Deshpande, Founder & CEO of Generic Aadhaar, also graced the stage.
Guiding this spectacular day was Rajiv Khandekar, Executive Vice President of ABP News & ABP Majha. Known for his insightful questioning and engaging demeanour, he navigated through the compelling journeys of the guests, ensuring a day of profound reflections and riveting stories.
Viewers can tune in to ABP Majha every Saturday at 9:00 PM to watch the captivating episodes of ‘Majha Maha Katta.’ For those who wish to relive the experience, a repeat telecast will be aired every Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Majha Maha Katta was co-presented by Ram Bandhu Achaar & Papad and Quick Heal. It was co-powered by Chandukaka Saraf Jewels, Barva Skin Therapie, Pune Merchants Co-op Bank Ltd., Chitale Dairy and Trinity Colleges, Pune. The event was Partnered by Finolex Pipes & Fittings, Rummy Circle and Maharashtra Energy Development Agency. Honda Shine was the Mobility Partner while ABP Live was the Digital Partner.
News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
