News Broadcasting
TV9 Network sustains its leadership in the news genre.
Mumbai: Maintaining and bolstering its dominance, TV9 Network has registered an impressive lead over other news networks, with a 26 per cent lead over Network18 Group and a 107 per cent lead over TV Today Network in latest week, respectively.
According to BARC Data, in the 13 week of 2023, TV9 Network reached a staggering 207 Millions AMA, cementing its position at the top of the leadership table. In comparison, Network18 Group recorded 164.3 Millions AMA, while TV Today Network recorded 99.8 Millions AMA, and ABP Network recorded 98.9 Millions AMA. Since the resumption of news ratings in March 2022, the TV9 network has outperformed legacy national news networks to become the most-watched news network in India. (BARC-IND(TV), India(U+R),TG:15+,Wk 13’23,6-24hrs,Gen News & Reg News, AMA)
TV9 Network dominates the market share in Hindi news segment
TV9 Network has maintained its dominance in the Hindi news segment, with TV9 Bharatvarsh ruling the prime-time slot (2000-2100 hrs). Overall TV9 Bharatvarsh registered 13.6 per cent market share surpassing legacy brands like Aaj Tak -13.2 per cent and ABP News 6.9 per cent respectively.
In today’s interconnected world, foreign policy has a significant impact on a country’s policies. Hence, TV9 Bharatvarsh, the only Hindi news channel covering foreign policy, has emerged as a game-changer.
(BARC-IND(TV), HSM, TG-15+, 6 to 24 Hrs, Wk 13’23, Market share per cent basis AMA of Top 12 HNC)
TV9 Network ruling the leader board in South without a break
TV9 Network’s viewership has sustained its leadership position due to its focus on programming and broad-based content that caters to all geographies across the country. The network dominates the market share in the South, with TV9 Kannada maintaining the top spot with a market share of 29.0 per cent , followed by Public TV at 19.6 per cent & Asianet Suvarna News at 14.2 per cent in the Karnataka(U+R) region. (BARC IND(TV),TG-15+,WK 13’23,DP-6-24hrs, Mkt share per cent basis genre weekly AMA)
In the Telugu News Market, TV9 Telugu continues to be in the leader pack being the most popular channel in the region with 20.0 per cent market share. (BARC- IND (TV), AP/TS, TG-15+, WK 13’23,DP-6-24hrs, Mkt share per cent basis genre weekly AMA)
TV9 Network maintaining tailwinds in West
TV9 Marathi has been dominating the television news market in the Maharashtra(U+R) region, sitting at the top of the table with a market share of 34.4 per cent for the latest week. The channel has been the undisputed leader for several weeks now. (BARC IND(TV), Mah/Goa ,TG-15+,WK 13’23,DP-6-24hrs, Mkt share per cent basis AMA)
Meanwhile, TV9 Gujarati has been performing well, securing a spot in the top 3 with a market share of 18.5 per cent in Gujarat (BARC IND(TV), Gujarat(U+R),TG 15+, Wk 13’23, 6-24hrs, Mkt share per cent basis AMA)
TV9 Network securing the leadership in East
TV9 Bangla has maintained its position in the top 3 with a market share of 17.7 per cent , securing the leadership in the East according to BARC data (IND(TV),West Bengal (U+R),TG: 15+, Wk 13’23, 6-24hrs Mkt, share per cent basis AMA).
Overall, TV9 Network’s performance is a testament to its commitment to providing quality news coverage across the country, making it the go-to source for all news enthusiasts.
News Broadcasting
News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
