CNN-News18 strengthened its hold over the English news genre during the Bihar election result day, emerging as the most-watched channel throughout the high-stakes political coverage. The strong performance reaffirmed the channel’s dominance at a time when viewer interest peaked across the country.

According to the channel’s report based on BARC data, CNN-News18 delivered a standout performance on November 14, capturing a substantial 41.9 percent market share across the day. Its closest rivals, NDTV 24×7 and Times Now, trailed significantly with 23.7 percent and 23.6 percent respectively.

The numbers were even more striking during the crucial counting hours between 8 am and 12 pm, when audiences were glued to the screens for real-time updates. During this window, CNN-News18 commanded an impressive 53 percent share, far ahead of NDTV 24×7’s 18.6 percent and Times Now’s 15.1 percent. The figures, sourced from BARC India (Market: India | TG: 2+ | Week 45’25), firmly underline the channel’s continued leadership.

Throughout the intense political showdown in Bihar, viewers gravitated towards CNN-News18 for swift, reliable and accurate election updates. The channel’s on-ground presence, supported by a strong panel of experts and seasoned analysts, helped keep it consistently ahead of the competition. On a day marked by massive news consumption, CNN-News18’s decisive lead underscored the credibility it commands among English news viewers.

The latest viewership results echo the trust audiences have placed in CNN-News18’s citizen-first news approach — reporting that remains factual, fearless and rooted in national interest. Over the past three years, the channel has maintained its position as India’s No. 1 English news channel, powered by impactful storytelling, sharp analysis and informed debates.

Anchors such as Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar and Shivani Gupta have become reliable names that viewers turn to for dependable coverage. With the newest BARC numbers again highlighting the channel’s unmatched reach, CNN-News18 has reaffirmed that when the nation wants news that counts, it continues to choose CNN-News18.