News Broadcasting
Zee News AI exit polls and actual results show remarkable accuracy
Mumbai: As the nation eagerly awaited the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, Zee News introduced an unprecedented approach to election forecasting. Utilizing AI-powered sentiment analysis, Zee News embarked on a mission to capture the pulse of the nation by gathering opinions from an astounding 10 crore voters across India. As the most trusted voice in the country, Zee News has broken new ground with ZEENIA, delivering impeccably precise exit poll predictions driven by advanced AI technology.
The results were nothing short of remarkable. Zee News’ AI-driven forecast accurately predicted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure 305 seats, while the actual results showed the NDA winning 292 seats. This close alignment between the predicted and actual results highlights the unparalleled accuracy of Zee News’s methodology and their profound understanding of voters’ sentiments.
In stark contrast, other channels and survey agencies predicted NDA seats to be around 400, further underscoring the evolving nature of Zee News’ approach. This monumental achievement not only solidifies Zee News’ position as a pioneer in the field of journalism but also reaffirms its commitment to delivering reliable and insightful coverage to a nation hungry for accurate information.
Highlighting the accuracy and reliability element, Zee News managing editor Rahul Sinha said, “Zee News is known for unbiased and factual reporting. The close match between our AI exit poll predictions and the actual election results is a significant achievement for the channel. It illustrates the capability of artificial intelligence, particularly our AI anchor ZEENIA, to deliver precise and unbiased election forecasts. The adoption of cutting-edge technology allowed us to provide our viewers with the most accurate information. We are proud to set a new benchmark in election reporting, ensuring citizens are well-informed with reliable data that closely reflects the final vote counts.”
Zee News’ AI-powered exit polls have undoubtedly set a new standard in election forecasting, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Indian journalism.
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.
