Network18 crowned No.1 news network with largest market share

Network18 has solidified its position as the leader in India’s news industry, outperforming competitors in the latest BARC ratings. With an unparalleled Average Minute Audience (AMA 000s) of 2,02,636, Network18 has significantly outpaced rivals.

Network18: 2,02,636 AMA 000s

TV Today Network: 1,10,826 AMA 000s
Zee News Network: 1,08,307 AMA 000s
ABP News Network: 88,283 AMA 000s
Republic Network: 84,896 AMA 000s
(Source: BARC | Metric: AMA 000s | TG: 15+ | Period: Wk 02’25 | Market: All India), it’s according to a media statement from the Network18.

The network’s achievement is attributed to its exceptional programming, particularly its Maha Kumbh 2025 coverage. The event featured immersive and extensive reporting, capturing over 200 million views across digital platforms and cementing Network18 as the go-to destination for impactful coverage of significant national events.

Network18 operates 20 national and regional TV channels, catering to diverse audiences. Highlights include:
CNN-News18: Dominating the English news segment for over two years.
News18 India: Leading in Hindi primetime news.
CNBC-TV18: The undisputed leader in business news.
Several regional channels have also maintained top positions, reinforcing the network’s strong local engagement and credibility.

With its comprehensive programming and trusted reporting, Network18 continues to be a beacon of excellence in the news ecosystem, setting new benchmarks for audience engagement and industry leadership.

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!