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Business channels gain in Week 8: Chrome Data
MUMBAI: In the Week eight of opportunity to see (OTS) collated by Chrome Data Analytics & Media, Business news channels in the eight metros at the top with 0.7 per cent rise. Zee Business topped the charts with 76.9 per cent OTS.
The Kids genre was close on the heels as that too saw 0.5 per cent gain across the country with Cartoon Network leading the list with 85.9 per cent OTS.
Even English News channels witnessed 0.5 per cent gain in the eight metros. Times Now led this genre with 87.4 per cent OTS.
Religious channels too saw a minor rise of 0.1 per cent in the Hindi speaking market (HSM) with Aastha at the top as it garnered 98.5 per cent OTS.
As for the bottom four, Hindi news genre in the HSM saw a drop of 0.6 per cent with Aaj Tak at top with 93.1 per cent OTS. Sports genre followed suit with 0.5 per cent loss across India. However, Ten Sports gained the most with 74.7 per cent OTS.
Hindi movie genre with 0.2 per cent drop in the HSM was at third spot. Zee Cinema garnered 95 per cent OTS.
At the bottom was the Music genre in the HSM with 0.2 per cent drop with MTV on the top with 86.3 per cent OTS.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
