News Broadcasting
Reuters to acquire global economic data firm EcoWin
MUMBAI: Global news agency has announced that it will acquire EcoWin. The Swedish company specialises in global macroeconomic data and analysis.
The acquisition will cost $40 million plus an adjustment for cash and working capital at the date of completion. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to occur by the end of the year.
The acquisition follows Reuters recently announced growth strategy, which includes a focus on high value content to provide greater insight and supplement the news, company information, research and analysis that Reuters currently provides. EcoWin was established in 1994 and provides in-depth global macroeconomic time-series data. The EcoWin economic database consists of five million economic and financial time series sourced from over eight hundred primary sources, covering more than one hundred countries worldwide, as well as regional aggregates such as the Euro Zone, Europe, Africa, Americas and World.
EcoWin data is delivered through EcoWin Pro software. EcoWin Pro is a dynamic charting and reporting tool that allows for a comprehensive range of analytical possibilities.
EcoWin will be integrated with Reuters Research and asset management division. EcoWin products will continue to be sold and supported by Reuters and will be re-branded as Reuters EcoWin. Reuters will enhance its premium desktop offering, Reuters 3000 Xtra, to provide its users near real-time access to a broad range of economic data. Additionally, EcoWin data will also be incorporated into Reuters Knowledge, a leading-edge research and analytics solution that delivers investment management professionals in-depth company fundamental and research data, including Reuters Estimates, Reuters Fundamentals, and Reuters News and Pricing.
Reuters global head of research and asset management Julie Holland says, “EcoWin is an excellent fit with Reuters. Their macroeconomic data complements our company and financial content, and our Editorial capabilities. Our clients need and use macroeconomic data and all EcoWin’s clients can benefit from additional Reuters content.
“The agreement is a key step towards our vision to become the leading supplier of comprehensive investment intelligence and is key to Reuters strategy in the research and asset management space. The deal is also great news for all of our customers in terms of enhanced service, broader analysis and integrated products.”
EcoWin CEO Christer Lundgren says, “We at EcoWin are excited to become part of Reuters. We believe that their vast client base and global presence will enable us to accelerate our growth, and provide clients an unrivalled breadth of content and analytics.”
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.
