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Barc Week 42-45’22: News18 India outperforms Hindi GECs in viewership chart
Mumbai: News18 India and CNN-News18 announced that they beat the competition in terms of audience. Both channels have continued to do better on the general entertainment channels (GEC) in terms of total reach and have maintained their dominance for several months.
According to Barc data (market share per cent 24hrs TG:15+, HSM, Week 42-45’22, all day), TV9 Bharatvarsh stood second with 14 per cent market share, followed by News18 India with 15.4 per cent, Aaj Tak with 12.9 per cent, and India TV with 12.1 per cent.
News18 India maintained its dominance in the much-coveted prime time slot as well. According to Barc’s recent listing, the channel garners a massive 16 per cent market share. Meanwhile, TV9 Bharatvarsh received 14.9 per cent, Aaj Tak received 13 per cent, and India TV received 11.9 per cent. When the Barc ratings resumed in March of this year, the channel opened at number one and has maintained that position ever since.
Furthermore, CNN-News18 has a market share of 31.9 per cent, which is 19 per cent higher than Republic TV and 24 per cent higher than Times Now. Republic TV and Times Now retained their market shares of 28.2 per cent and 25.8 per cent, respectively.
In prime time, CNN-News18 continued to outperform the opposition. In accordance with the Barc ratings (market share per cent 1800-2300, TG:15+ AB, India), Times Now came in second with a market share of 26.4 per cent, followed by Republic TV with 26.6 per cent, and CNN-News18 with 33.4 per cent for the week 42–45’22, which was Monday–Friday.
News18 India has performed better than the top general entertainment channels in terms of reach as well. In comparison to Star Plus, which had a cumulative reach of 9.2 crore, and Sony SAB, & Zee TV, which had cumulative reaches of 8.07 crore and 7.9 crore, respectively, News18 India had a cumulative reach of 10.13 crore (Barc; HSM; TG: 2+; Cume reach ‘000; Avg; Wk 42-45’22).
The News18 brands have been gaining strong traction even online, with their views rising rapidly across YouTube and other social media platforms.
News18 Network has made significant investments in technology and editorial resources to ensure that its content and presentation remain unique to the audience and far ahead of the competition.
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.
