News Broadcasting
CNBC Awaaz leads the way as the undisputed leader on Budget Day
MUMBAI: CNBC-AWAAZ, India’s No.1 Hindi Business News channel, once again led the way with maximum viewership ratings during the Interim Budget day this year. Acquiring an unprecedented market share of 57.4%, the remarkable figure stood at 1.35 times the nearest competition. [BARC India | TG: NCCS AB Male 22yrs+ | Market: HSM | Period: Wk 5'19 (Friday, 0600-2400 Hrs), Imp'000 & Market Share)]
The channel scored record-breaking numbers for the entire Budget week gaining a market share of 59.3%, which was 1.45 times more compared to its nearest competitor. [Source: BARC India | TG: NCCS AB Male 22yrs+ | Market: HSM | Period: Wk 5'19, Imp'000 & Market Share)]
“CNBC Awaaz being leader in Hindi news category, provides the most relevant news that matters to the masses in the language that is most comfortable to them. These figures stand testament to the outstanding performance recorded by the channel of being number one. Over the course of time, Awaaz has become a channel that stands out from the rest due to our unmatched reporting quality, standards and outstanding content and marketing activities”, said Avinash Kaul, COO, Network18.
Under the editorial leadership of Alok Joshi, an exhaustive programming line-up and most original content, and experts of the trade like Nirmal Jain, Raamdeo Agarwal, Nilesh Shah, Anand Rathi, Navneet Munot Vikram Kotak and the likes, CNBC-AWAAZ cemented its position as the market leader providing a comprehensive coverage of the Budget.
CNBC AWAAZ has maintained a dominant position in market share, despite the emergence of competition in recent years. The Channel has been a leader in collaborating with India’s biggest institutions, regulators and financial system stakeholders. From the country’s leading stock exchange to industry associations, from market regulators to industry rating benchmarks, the channel has maintained its leadership.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
