Moneycontrol has further solidified its dominance as India’s most trusted business and financial news platform, maintaining its No. 1 position across all major digital metrics in February 2025, as per the latest data from global audience measurement agency Comscore.
With a commanding lead over competitors, Moneycontrol recorded an impressive 39.89 million unique visitors (UVs) last month, significantly outpacing The Economic Times (ET), which stood at 32.39 million UVs. This decisive margin underscores the platform’s growing influence and unwavering trust among India’s investor and business community.
The latest Comscore India MMX data, which accounts for readership across mobile, desktop, and app traffic, revealed that Moneycontrol not only led in unique visitors but also dominated the market in page views and time spent, reinforcing its position as the go-to source for business, finance, and market insights.
The data highlights Moneycontrol’s exceptional reach and engagement, showcasing figures that far exceed its closest competitor.
According to Comscore, Moneycontrol logged 349.10 million page views, more than double ET’s 120.74 million.
Readers spent a staggering 326.11 million minutes on Moneycontrol, again more than twice ET’s 146.5 million minutes.
This unmatched level of engagement reflects Moneycontrol’s ability to deliver real-time, high-quality financial news, market insights, and investment strategies, keeping readers informed about the ever-evolving business landscape.
Speaking on the platform’s continued dominance, Nalin Mehta, Managing Editor of Moneycontrol, attributed this success to the trust and confidence that readers place in the brand, “Moneycontrol’s sustained leadership position reaffirms the deep trust our audience has in us for reliable, market-focused business news and insights. We are relentlessly focused on providing investors with accurate and timely market intelligence, helping them make well-informed financial decisions. This achievement strengthens our commitment to enhancing user experience and introducing even more innovative tools for our readers.”
The growing readership figures not only highlight Moneycontrol’s authoritative reporting but also reflect the increasing appetite for credible, data-driven business journalism.
Beyond its widespread reach, Moneycontrol Pro, the platform’s premium subscription service, has also been setting new industry benchmarks. In October 2024, it crossed the milestone of 1 million paying subscribers, making it India’s largest news subscription platform and placing it among the top 15 globally. This achievement further cements Moneycontrol’s standing as a leader in financial journalism, offering exclusive insights, expert analysis, and premium content tailored for serious investors and business professionals.
With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, innovation, and audience-first journalism, Moneycontrol continues to shape India’s business news landscape. Its consistent leadership across digital platforms reflects not only its ability to deliver in-depth financial news and market insights but also its deep connection with the country’s growing base of retail and institutional investors.
As India’s financial markets expand and digital readership surges, Moneycontrol remains at the forefront, setting the benchmark for credible, high-quality business journalism that empowers investors and business leaders alike.