News Broadcasting
NewsX hosts Vision 4G LTE Telecom Conclave
MUMBAI: In a first of its kind initiative, NewsX hosted ‘Vision 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Telecom Conclave’ a platform that brought together, Government bodies and industrialists from public and private sectors to explore and discuss ideas and strategies to implement 4G LTE in India for the growth of telecom sector and Indian economy.
Communications and Information Technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad delivered the keynote address, which was followed by his interview, CEO Sessions and presentations by industry experts. The engaging panel discussions covered a range of topics such as leveraging 4G LTE to drive in robust business models; meeting challenges in implementing 4G in India etc.
Speaking on the Vision 4G LTE an initiative by NewsX, Prasad said, “We recognise the vision of 4G and the worth of LTE technology and believe that it is going to be the next revolution in the telecom sector with a great potential for Indian economic growth. The Government of India has come up with a lot of initiative like Digital Literacy program, introduced the concept of digital locker and electronic manufacturing is also on our priority. We want to work in a manner keeping consumer satisfaction and the growth of telecom sector in mind. We will ensure that the end user is benefitted and also facilitate all that is required in terms of policy initiative from the Government of India in a fair and transparent manner.”
iTV Network managing director Kartikeya Sharma added, “In last few years, Indian telecom industry has shown overwhelming growth due to domestic demand, policy initiatives undertaken by the government and admirable efforts by the key players of the industry. Through this initiative this is our endeavour to bring all the stakeholders on the same platform and set a roadmap for the implementation of 4G LTE in expediting the growth momentum and modernisation of telecom sector as well as transforming the nation’s economy.”
iTV Network chief marketing officer Savvy Dilip said, “This is a pioneering initiative by NewsX that will pave the way for the future of telecommunications. This path-breaking initiative will help all the stakeholders work towards a common agenda and our channels will provide ample support to leverage this further.”
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.
