MUMBAI: CNN-News18, the English General News channel from News18 Network, has attained top ranking in the current BARC ratings in its genre. With 2173 impressions (000s) in the 22nd week, the channel has beaten the competition by a huge difference. Backed by disruptive formats, expert news commentators and technology-driven programming and distribution, CNN-News18 witnessed the highest growth amongst all the channels in the English news genre.
Commenting on channel’s performance, Basant Dhawan, CEO, English and Business News Cluster, Network18 said, “Our performance and growth is a testimony to our dedication of bringing the most relevant news in the most engaging manner to our viewers. We will continue to offer a compelling proposition with superior content and news viewing experience.”
Rank |
Channel |
Week 22 |
1 |
CNN-News18 |
2173 |
2 |
Republic TV |
1827 |
3 |
Times Now |
1201 |
4 |
DD India |
704 |
5 |
India Today Television |
537 |
Source: BARC Data, TG: NCCS AB Male 22+, Week: 22, 25/05/19-31/05/19, All Days, 24 hrs, (All Viewership data based on TV only)