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CNN–News18 claims leadership across segments
Mumbai: CNN-News18 has held the top spot in India’s TG: 2+ category for the past 36 weeks in a row with an average market share of 34.5 per cent according to BARC data, (Mkt: India | TG 2+ | Period: AVG Wk 16- 51’22 | 8 channels included).
CNN-News18 has consistently outperformed its competitors, especially during prime time. CNN-News18 received a staggering 32.1 per cent, according to BARC data (Market share per cent | Mkt: India | TG: 2+ | Mon-Fri (1800-2400 hrs) Wk 48-51’22 | 6 Channels examined).
In the English news category, the station regularly surpassed Times Now and Republic TV throughout the year (Mkt: India | TG 2+ | Period: AVG Wk 16- 51’22 | 8 channels examined). On 5 March 2022, BARC resumed its English news ratings, beginning with week 10.
According to BARC data, Republic TV, Times Now, and India Today Television each had a market share of 27.7 per cent, 24.0 per cent, and 6.6 per cent (Mkt: India | TG 2+ | Period: AVG Wk 16- 51’22 | 8 channels examined).
The network has extensively invested in its editorial resources, on-the-ground presence, and technology to make sure that the content and presentation of CNN-News18 remain distinctive and far ahead of its rivals.
Commenting on the achievement, CNN- News18 managing editor Zakka Jacob said, “Our strategy to broad-base our programming and cater to all geographies of the country has redefined how news is done and the ratings substantiate it. Our focus has always been on capturing all aspects of the biggest news stories of the day and conducting insightful debates that cover opinions from all stakeholders. We are grateful to our esteemed viewers that have put faith in our brand of no-shouting, non-preachy journalism.”
Additionally, CNN-digital News18’s platforms are seeing significant user growth. In comparison to the competitors, CNN-YouTube News18’s channel received the most views in the month of December.
News Broadcasting
Business Today MindRush returns to Mumbai, spotlight on India’s edge in a fractured world
Policymakers and corporate heavyweights gather to map supply chains, energy security and markets
MUMBAI: As fault lines widen across global trade and geopolitics, Business Today is doubling down on India’s moment. The 14th edition of Business Today MindRush & Best CEOs Awards lands in Mumbai on March 28, pitching India’s strategic edge at the centre of a fragmenting world.
The day-long summit, presented by PwC, will bring together a tight mix of policymakers, industry leaders and market voices to decode shifting supply chains, maritime strategy, defence priorities, energy security and capital markets—sectors now deeply entangled with geopolitics.
M Nagaraju, secretary, department of financial services, ministry of finance, will headline the event, setting the tone for discussions that aim to track how India is repositioning itself amid disrupted trade routes and volatile energy dynamics.
The speaker slate reads like a cross-section of India Inc’s command centre. Krishna Swaminathan will zero in on sea lanes and supply chains, while Prashant Ruia is set to push the case for self-reliance in oil and gas. Ashish Chauhan will weigh in on capital markets at a pivotal juncture, as a panel featuring Vibha Padalkar, Sanjiv Mehta, Amish Mehta and Sanjeev Krishan debates navigating economic uncertainty.
Leadership under pressure will be another running theme. Madhavkrishna Singhania, Sharvil Patel, Karan Bhagat and Anurag Choudhary will unpack how businesses are steering through disruption. Arun Alagappan will turn the spotlight on fertilisers, Arundhati Bhattacharya will reflect on leadership transitions, while Anish Shah and S Vellayan will outline blueprints for building future-ready conglomerates.
The event will close with Aroon Purie setting the broader editorial lens, before the Best CEOs Awards recognise standout corporate leadership across sectors.
At a time when the global order looks increasingly splintered, MindRush 2026 is positioning itself as more than a conference—it is a signal that India intends not just to navigate the churn, but to shape it.
