NDTV.com has retained its position as the most-visited English news website in India for the fifth consecutive month, according to the latest Comscore rankings for May 2026. The achievement comes during a period marked by intense news activity, including state elections, geopolitical tensions, conflict in West Asia, and several major global developments.
According to an NDTV press release, the platform secured the No. 1 position in the Comscore May 2026 MMX Multi-Platform rankings for Desktop and Mobile. The data showed that NDTV 24×7 attracted 45.5 million unique visitors during the month, helping the network maintain its leadership in the English news category.
The latest ranking extends NDTV.com’s winning streak, with the platform holding the top spot every month since January 2026. The performance highlights the website’s ability to attract and retain audiences amid a highly competitive and rapidly evolving digital news landscape.
May proved to be one of the busiest news months of the year, with audiences closely following developments ranging from state elections and domestic politics to international conflicts and economic developments. Against this backdrop, NDTV.com continued to draw significant traffic, reflecting strong reader engagement across a wide range of subjects including politics, markets, international affairs, and breaking news.
Commenting on the achievement, Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of NDTV, said the month was dominated by major developments both in India and globally, particularly the conflict in West Asia. He noted that the continued leadership in the Comscore rankings reflects the consistency of the newsroom, the strength of the company’s digital platforms, and the efforts of teams working across editorial and technology functions.
Kanwal further stated that the rankings also align with NDTV’s broader digital strategy of building category-leading platforms that combine editorial depth, credibility, and relevance for audiences seeking trusted news coverage.
Industry observers note that audience behaviour in digital news continues to evolve, with readers increasingly turning to reliable news sources during periods of uncertainty and major global events. Maintaining leadership over several consecutive months in such a competitive environment is often viewed as an indicator of sustained audience trust and engagement.
The latest Comscore data reinforces NDTV.com’s position as a leading destination for English-language news consumers in India. As news cycles become faster and more complex, the platform’s continued performance suggests that audiences are increasingly valuing comprehensive coverage, credible reporting, and timely updates across both domestic and international developments.
With five consecutive months at the top of the Comscore rankings, NDTV.com continues to strengthen its position in India’s digital news ecosystem, underscoring its ability to engage audiences in an increasingly crowded and dynamic media landscape.
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