News Broadcasting
Times Now clinches 27 per cent market share, dominates Delhi election coverage
MUMBAI: Times Now has once again proved its mettle, emerging as the undisputed leader in Delhi Assembly elections coverage. During counting week, the channel led the English news genre with an impressive 27 per cent market share, solidifying its position as India’s go-to election news headquarters.
Times Now’s Counting Week Prime Time programming left competitors in the dust, raking in a commanding 28 per cent viewership share. Flagship shows like India Upfront and The Newshour delivered real-time insights and hard-hitting debates, making sure audiences stayed informed with accurate and credible analysis.
On Voting Day, 5 February 2025, Times Now left no room for debate, securing a dominant 31 per cent market share. With live ground reports, expert commentary, and exclusive interviews, the channel brought the election action straight to viewers, making sure no crucial moment was missed.
When it came to exit polls, Times Now remained unchallenged, locking in a 32 per cent market share. Backed by credible political insights and expert-driven analysis, the channel reinforced its status as the most trusted source for election news.
Times Now’s comprehensive lineup included Delhi Dangal: Ground Zero Survey, Public Manch, and National Debate, keeping viewers engaged at every stage of the electoral battle. Powered by seasoned journalists and a robust election roadmap, the channel delivered gripping, insightful, and data-backed coverage that outshone its competitors.
With a relentless commitment to engaging, authoritative, and in-depth journalism, Times Now once again proved why it remains India’s first choice for election coverage.
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.
