News18 Hindi, India’s No. 1 Hindi news network, has maintained its leadership in the Hindi speaking Market by outperforming not only news networks but also popular GECs.
According to the most recent BARC data, over 22 crore people watched News18 Hindi channels (News18 India, News18 Bihar/ Jharkhand, News18 Uttar Pradesh/ Uttarakhand, News18 Madhya Pradesh/ Chhattisgarh, and News18 Rajasthan).
News18 Hindi has not only outperformed its competitors but also surpassed the reach of top general entertainment channels such as STAR Plus, Sony and Zee TV, BARC, Cume Reach, NCCS All 2+, Wk 21-24’23, All Days, 24 hrs, HSM.
This remarkable achievement cements News18 Hindi’s position as the go-to source for news in India’s Hindi-speaking regions.
The unwavering commitment of News18 Hindi to providing accurate, timely, and insightful news content has undoubtedly resonated with audiences across the Hindi heartland.
Speaking on the remarkable achievement, Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO – Hindi News Cluster, Network18 said, “It is an honour to lead the core regions of Hindi-speaking audiences, where authentic journalism has been the key driver of our growth. The secret of this success lies in our continued commitment to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful news content in Hindi, which is the most spoken language in the country. We will continue on the path of high-quality journalism and engaging programming to remain the most watched Hindi news network in the country.”
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