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Barc wk 35: News18 India acquires 14% market share, widens lead over competition
Mumbai: News18 India continues to be the industry leader in the Hindi TV news space. As per Barc data (Wk 32-35’22, TG: 15+, HSM), News18 India has garnered a 14 per cent market share, which is more than the combined market share of ABP and Zee News.
As per Barc data, Aaj Tak has acquired 11.8 per cent of the market. Whereas, TV9 Bharatvarsh is at number three and India TV at number four, with 11.4 per cent and 11.1 per cent market share respectively.
ABP has a 6.4 per cent market share, whereas Zee News has a 6.6 per cent market share.
Ever since the Barc ratings resumed in March this year, News18 India has been steadily climbing the viewership charts. The channel has been in the number one position for seven weeks now. As per the Barc data for week 35, News18 India reached 9.29 crore viewers, as compared to AajTak’s 7.97 crore viewers.
Even on digital, the brand is garnering solid traction, with its views across YouTube and other social media platforms increasing steadily.
News18 India has been heavily investing in technology and editorial resources to ensure that its content and presentation remain differentiated and far ahead of the competition.
Karan Abhishek Singh CEO – Hindi News Network18 said, “News18 India continues to go from strength to strength. We have a clear content strategy and the teams work hard to deliver on that day in and day out. Some of our recent coverage, such as those on floods in various parts of the country or the Supertech twin towers issue, was clearly best in class and has been widely praised. Our network’s strength is reflected through News18 India’s market share, which is more than ABP and Zee News combined. We have further widened our lead in the critical prime time, we lead almost all time bands and that means better deliveries for all our advertiser partners as well.”
In prime time on weekdays (Wk 35’22, 1800–2400 hrs, TG: 15+, HSM), News18 India is ranked number one in all individual hourly time-bands. Additionally, News18 India has retained its number one position during 9-10 PM, the most prestigious time band in the Hindi news genre, where News18 India’s Kishore Ajwani is ahead of India TV’s Rajat Sharma and AajTak’s Sudhir Chaudhary.
In week 35’22, 2100–2200 hrs, TG: 15+, HSM, News18 India is leading with a 15.8 per cent share, which is 27 per cent higher than AajTak.
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.
