News Broadcasting
Timesnownews.com completes two years, emerges as the fastest growing digital news publisher
MUMBAI: Timesnownews.com, the digital arm of Times Network, today announced the completion of two successful years registering a staggering 367% growth since inception, emerging as one of the most preferred news destination for progressive Indian users. Timesnownews.com served 40 Million Unique Users in March 2019 and clocked a staggering 226 Million page views. (ComScore, April 2019). This is a record of sorts for the Indian Digital News space. No other Digital News Platform has grown to such scale in such a short span.
Timesnownews.com leapfrogged over legacy players with its differentiated content backed by the credibility of its brand name and cutting-edge technology, driving the vision – Digital First. With focus on in-depth, well-researched and original content, coupled with coverage of big-ticket events, Timesnownews.com today dominates the digital news space. Riding on the video trend, Timesnownews.com expanded its footprint into creating original content on auto, comedy, health, fiction & drama. Shows such as Stylishly Yours, One for all, Odd Jobs, Cutting Pyaar, Tapori Talkies, Desi Variety, Thanks Mom, Fit Test and web series such as Soulmates, have won millions of hearts. The website page views has grown consistently and the video inventory (news + originals) touched 200 Million views and continues to grow steadily. (Source: GA, May’19).
Commenting on the successful two years, MK Anand, MD & CEO, TIMES NETWORK said, “I am happy to see Timesnownews.com’s fast-paced growth. For me this is the vehicle for the digital transformation of the Network. We have succeeded on the back of fastest news, content innovation and technological dominance. Despite being a late entrant, we have successfully disrupted the pecking order in a short span. Following the ethos of our legacy brand TIMES NOW, our digital service delivers news with speed, accuracy and credibility. I am confident that the team led by Shouneel Charles & Akrita Reyar will continue to excel in serving the diverse needs and interests of the savvy news audience”.
Adding to the success, Shouneel Charles, Business Head – Digital, Times Network said, “Catering content to the requisites of a wide range of consumers has been the bedrock of Timesnownews.com since its inception. Taking the brand from the consumers' living rooms to their handhelds, Timesnownews.com connects with the NOW generation with its differentiated offerings. In a time of rising digital content disruption and innovation, I am delighted that Timesnownews.com in its short journey has pushed the envelope registering a stunning growth”.
In its continuous attempt to bring most relevant and updated news across different sectors, Timesnownews.com announced its plans to strengthen its multilingual offerings and vertical expansions with the addition of Bengali and Telugu languages to the portal. Currently the portal offers content in English, Hindi, Marathi and Tamil.
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.
