CNN-News18 has reaffirmed its leadership in the English news genre, with the latest BARC data showing it far ahead of rivals NDTV 24×7 and Times Now. The channel holds a 42.1% market share, compared to NDTV 24×7’s 26.1% and Times Now’s 17.3%, making it 61% ahead of NDTV and 143% ahead of Times Now.
CNN-News18 has maintained the No. 1 position since BARC ratings resumed in March 2022. Anchored by journalists like Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar, and Shivani Gupta, the channel focuses on credible, clutter-free news and continues investing in technology and editorial strength to deliver fast and balanced coverage.