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Barc week 31-34: News18 India cements top position in the Hindi TV news space with 13.7% market share
Mumbai: News18 India has announced that it continued to be the industry leader, cementing its No.1 position in the Hindi TV news space with a market share of 13.7 per cent in week 31-34’22.
According to Barc data provided to us by News18, Aaj Tak has a market share of 11.8 percent. With a 11.5 percent market share, India TV ranks third.
News18 said that ever since the Barc ratings have resumed, it has been steadily climbing the viewership charts.
The channel opened at number three when the Barc ratings resumed in March this year. Over the last four months, the channel has risen steadily to acquire the top position six weeks ago. It has been investing heavily in journalistic resources, along with technology. Even on digital, the brand is garnering solid traction.
Network18 CEO Hindi cluster Karan Abhishek Singh said, “As per the latest BARC data, we now reach 1.4 crore more viewers than Aajtak on a weekly basis. Our lead in Prime Time has only widened & we are seeing better stickiness for our content across day parts. In the latest ratings, our market share is higher than ABP and Zee News combined. We continue to invest heavily in content & this has resulted in News18 India enjoying continued preference from our viewers.”
In prime time on weekdays (Wk 34’22, 1800-2400 hrs, TG: 15+, HSM), News18 India is ranked number one in all individual hourly time-bands. Even in (Wk 34’22, 2100-2200 hrs, TG: 15+, HSM) News18 India is leading with a 15.8 per cent share, which is 24 per cent higher than Aaj Tak.
Additionally, News18 India has retained its No.1 position from 9-10 p.m. News18 India’s Kishore Ajwani show is ahead of India TV’s Rajat Sharma and Aajtak’s star anchor Sudhir Chaudhary.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
