News Broadcasting
CNN International to air special coverage on growing India
MUMBAI: CNN International will be featuring a special coverage week starting from 20 September on Growing India.
In this special programming week, CNN will look at the auto sector as a barometer of India’s growing consumerism, its indigenous Silicon Valley changing gears to become a front running technology hub, the revival of ancient art form for modern markets and e-commerce lessons from traditional dabbawallas.
CNN International correspondent Mallika Kapur will explore how India has evolved in the last decade and examine its growth indicators.
CNN International South Asia sales director Sonali Chatterjee said, “Special theme weeks garner immense interest from both audiences and advertisers. India is at a very crucial cusp in its growth trajectory and our viewers will get to see its many emerging facets, while our advertisers will have the opportunity to engage with an audience of decision makers and influencers. We are proud to have the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as a major advertiser with Growing India on CNN’s linear and digital platforms.”
Growing India’s stories will be aired from 20 – 24 September in Connect The World at 8:30 pm and from 21-25 September in The Business View at 3:30 pm.
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.
