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Network18 emerges as the most viewed news network on youtube in india
MUMBAI: Network18, one of India’s most diversified media conglomerates secured the top spot in Vidooly’s News Network Report for September to November 2017 making it the most visited and viewed media network on Youtube.
“It has been a happy new year for us” Network18 Digital, CEO, Manish Maheshwari said. As per the report, Network18 has emerged as a leader with a consolidated Youtube viewership of 1.26 billion, surging ahead of legacy brands like Zee Media, India Today, ABP News Network and TV9.
Manish added, “We believe in providing authentic and trustworthy news, particularly at a time when the world is grappling with the menace of fake news. We are humbled by the response we have received from audience in such a short period. And we look forward to continuing to deliver on the trust that millions of viewers have reposed in our brands.”
Network18’s digital properties have been gaining momentum in the last one year. With innovations and strong, credible content, the network has topped charts in various measurement parameters. As more and more consumers move to mobile devices for consuming news, Network18 is continuously gearing up to cater to this group. Foray into multiple languages is just one of the steps that the group has taken. Many similar ideas have been seeded which will show results in times to come. As a result of these efforts, the network saw consumption of its content on mobile devices grow by almost 100% in last 5 months for some of its channels.
Expressing his views on the remarkable achievement, News18 Languages, Programmatic and YouTube Channels – Business Head, Anshurav Gulati said, “News consumption patterns are increasingly shifting towards the video format on the web, particularly via YouTube. This paradigm shift has also led to fake news stories doing the rounds on the internet. In such a scenario, we are proud to stamp our authority as the most trusted source of news consumption via the YouTube channels of our print, TV and digital properties. The team has worked tirelessly to achieve this result, making our advertisers and other key stakeholders take notice. We hope to build on this remarkable achievement and make 2018 an even bigger and better year for Network18.”
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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.
