Network18 has firmly cemented its position as India’s leading news network, significantly outpacing Times Internet Limited across both digital and television platforms. According to the latest ComScore MMX Report for May 2025, Network18 maintained a substantial lead for the third consecutive month, showcasing its unparalleled reach and audience engagement in the highly competitive Indian media landscape.
The May 2025 ComScore MMX Report on total digital population reveals that Network18 garnered a massive 300.35 million unique visitors (UVs) with an impressive 67% reach. This performance decisively outperformed Times Internet, which registered 217.83 million UVs and a 48% reach for the same period. This trend of dominance isn’t new; Network18 has consistently maintained this significant lead over its closest competitor since March 2025. In March, Network18 recorded 315 million UVs, followed by 321 million UVs in April. In contrast, Times Internet posted 203 million UVs in March and 196 million UVs in April.
News18.com Leads the Digital News Race, Outshining The Times of India:
Within the digital news space, News18.com, Network18’s flagship digital news property, continued its upward trajectory, registering 245 million UVs in May 2025. This robust performance maintained a strong and consistent edge over The Times of India, which trailed at 200 million UVs. News18.com’s lead has been unwavering since March, recording 251 million UVs in March and an even higher 283 million UVs in April. In comparison, The Times of India registered 182 million UVs in March and 173 million UVs in April, highlighting News18.com’s consistent growth and audience preference.
Cross-Platform Dominance: Television Leadership Bolsters Network18’s Influence:
Network18’s leadership extends beyond digital, reinforcing its comprehensive dominance across television as well. The group’s flagship news channels continue to hold top positions across various languages:
- CNN-News18 has maintained its status as the No. 1 English news channel for over three consecutive years, an unprecedented achievement in the Indian news broadcast industry, demonstrating enduring trust and viewership.
- News18 India consistently tops viewership charts as the most-watched Hindi news channel, indicating a strong connection with the vast Hindi-speaking audience.
- The group also maintains leadership positions across its regional language news channels, further solidifying its wide-reaching influence and deep penetration across India’s diverse linguistic and regional markets.
This consistent leadership across multiple platforms — digital and television, spanning various languages and formats — underscores Network18’s wide-reaching influence and its pivotal role in shaping public discourse in India. The sustained growth in unique visitors and reach, as validated by ComScore, reaffirms Network18’s position as the most influential and trusted news network in the country, demonstrating unmatched reach across screens, languages, and audiences in every corner of India. Advertisers and media planners increasingly rely on such comprehensive data to make informed decisions, highlighting the critical importance of these ComScore rankings in the dynamic media ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
- Network18 has outpaced Times Internet Limited in digital audience reach for three consecutive months (March, April, May 2025), securing 300.35 million UVs and 67% reach in May.
- News18.com, Network18’s digital news arm, consistently beat The Times of India in unique visitors, registering 245 million UVs in May compared to TOI’s 200 million.
- Network18’s dominance extends to television, with CNN-News18 holding the No. 1 position in English news for over three years and News18 India leading Hindi news viewership.
- This comprehensive cross-platform leadership across digital and TV highlights Network18’s unparalleled influence and reach in the Indian news ecosystem, making it a key player for advertisers.