CNN-News18 has reaffirmed its position as the country’s leading election news destination, emerging as the undisputed frontrunner during the critical counting hours of the much-awaited Bihar election results.

On a day when viewers across India turned to their screens for fast and accurate updates, the channel stood far ahead of its competitors, outperforming Times Now, NDTV 24×7, and Republic TV combined.

According to a CNN-News18 press note, the network marked this remarkable achievement with a high-impact front-page print campaign, celebrating its decisive dominance during the Bihar Counting Hours. The campaign’s headline, ‘When Bihar Was Counting Votes, India Was Counting on CNN-News18’, underlined the immense trust viewers placed in the channel’s coverage and its consistent delivery of fast, factual, and first-in information.

BARC India data further solidified this leadership, showing that CNN-News18 captured a commanding 46.8 percent market share during the counting period on 14 November 2025 (07:00–12:00 hrs).

This figure surpassed the combined market share of its three major rivals—Times Now, NDTV 24×7, and Republic TV—which together recorded just 44.2 percent. Individually, Times Now and NDTV 24×7 stood at 16.9 percent each, while Republic TV trailed at 10.4 percent, firmly placing CNN-News18 ahead across the board.

The channel’s success is credited to its special election programming, which brought viewers the fastest, most accurate, and most comprehensive result updates throughout the day. With a seasoned editorial team featuring Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar, and Shivani Gupta, supported by an extensive on-ground reporting network across Bihar, CNN-News18 delivered unmatched real-time insights and trustworthy coverage.

Dynamic graphics, detailed explainers, sharp data breakdowns, and clear visual storytelling made complex electoral trends accessible and engaging for viewers. This clarity and precision reinforced the channel’s long-standing reputation as India’s most trusted source for election news—especially during high-stakes moments such as Counting Day.

The overwhelming lead in viewership once again demonstrates that when it comes to fast, reliable, and impactful election coverage, CNN-News18 remains the preferred and most trusted choice for audiences nationwide.