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Barc Wk 37-40’22: News18 India outperforms GECs in terms of reach
Mumbai: News18 India has outperformed popular GECs in terms of reach. News18 India claimed that they have outperformed top general entertainment channels such as Star Plus, Sony and Zee TV with a cumulative reach of 8.7 crore.
According to Barc data (HSM; All 15+; Avg. Wk 37-40’22), the cumulative reach of Star Plus stood at 7.6 crore, whereas the cumulative reach of Sony and Zee TV stood at 6.56 crore and 6.52 crore, respectively.
Commenting on the viewership data, Network18 Hindi News CEO Karan Abhishek Singh said, “News18 India has a reach significantly better than all the major GECs. Our reach and viewership numbers show the kind of audience trust we enjoy. For advertisers, it’s a great opportunity to use the news genre as their preferred vehicle and to take their brand to audiences in a much more efficient and impactful way.”
For over three months now, News18 India has been number one in terms of both viewership and reach in the Hindi news genre.
This week, News18 India maintained its lead in the national Hindi news channel segment with 15.9 percent (Wk. 40’22, TG: 15+, HSM), compared to TV9 Bharatvarsh’s 13.0 per cent, India TV’s 12.6 per cent, and AajTak’s 12.5 per cent market share.
The channel has performed exceptionally well in the highly sought-after 9 – 10 p.m. prime time slot.
Kishore Ajwani of News18 India has a market share of 18.4 per cent, while Sudhir Chaudhary of AajTak is ranked fourth with a market share of 14.1 per cent.
Furthermore, News18 India has nearly three times the viewership of ABP News during the prime time period of 9 to 10 p.m.
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.
