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Indian Decision Makers Survey lists BBC World as top news channel
MUMBAI: BBC World is the most watched channel amongst decision makers in India, according to an AC Nielsen ORG Marg Decision Makers Survey (DMS4), released recently.
The study reveals that BBC World reached 48 per cent of all decision makers each week, higher than Aaj Tak which reached 46 per cent, NDTV 24×7 which had a reach of 45 per cent and CNBC which came last at 40 per cent reach. Reigning mainstream channel Star Plus was viewed by 34 per cent of those questioned.
In 1997, BBC World was first named the most popular channel in this study. In 2000, BBC World was still on top of the heap among decision makers and has retained its position as number one TV channel in the third successive Indian Decision Makers Survey showing that despite the launch of other news services, the channel has retained its advantage amongst corporate decision makers and affluent people, says a BBC World release.
The survey spans a base of corporate decision makers- general managers and above- from 500 private sector companies registered in India, the 100 largest public sector firms and 100 representatives from the financial sector. The survey reveals the average age of the corporate decision maker is 46 and the average annual salary is Rs 1.7 millions..
The survey also shows that news and news-based programmes enjoy the highest viewership among corporate decision makers, with 97 per cent tuning in and 59 per cent watching current affairs programmes.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
