CNN-News18 has further cemented its position as the clear leader in the English news genre, with the latest BARC ratings confirming its wide lead over competitors. The channel, which has consistently topped the segment for more than three years, continues to outpace NDTV 24×7 and Times Now by a significant margin.

According to BARC India data, CNN-News18 holds a commanding 42.1 percent market share, while NDTV 24×7 trails at 26.1 percent and Times Now at 17.3 percent. The figures translate into CNN-News18 being 61 percent ahead of NDTV 24×7 and a staggering 143 percent ahead of Times Now, underscoring the channel’s dominance in delivering news that is noise-free, credible, and trusted.

The channel’s sustained leadership highlights its editorial approach of prioritising issues of national and global importance over sensationalism. With anchors and journalists such as Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar, and Shivani Gupta, CNN-News18 has built a reputation for balanced, clutter-free programming.

The network continues to invest in cutting-edge technology, cleaner on-screen presentation, and strong editorial resources, ensuring that viewers receive news and analysis that is fast, factual, and engaging.

CNN-News18 has held the No. 1 spot in the English news category since the resumption of BARC ratings in March 2022, reaffirming its position as India’s go-to English news channel.