News18 India has claimed the top position in the Hindi news genre, outperforming its primary competitor Aaj Tak in the latest viewership data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) for Week 20 of 2025.
According to a press note issued by News18, the channel recorded an impressive 119124 AMA’000s (Average Minute Audience in thousands). This figure places News18 India ahead of Aaj Tak, which registered 117819 AMA’000s during the same period. Following these top two channels were TV9 Bharatvarsh with 103286 AMA’000s, Republic Bharat at 93207 AMA’000s, and Zee News with 87641 AMA’000s. The BARC data reflects viewership across all days and the 24-hour time band for the NCCS All 15+ audience in the HSM (Hindi Speaking Markets).
News18 India attributes its continued success and leadership to its commitment to factual, credible, and incisive news coverage, bolstered by a strong lineup of trusted and popular news anchors including Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Rubika Liyaquat, Prateek Trivedi, and Aman Chopra. The channel’s editorial strategy, characterized by robust on-the-ground reporting, clear perspectives, and insightful debates, has enabled it to connect more effectively with viewers across the Hindi-speaking regions.
Renowned for its extensive network of reporters and comprehensive ground-level coverage, News18 India consistently delivers in-depth analysis and diverse viewpoints on crucial national issues. This performance in the BARC Week 20 ratings not only underscores the channel’s editorial prowess but also highlights its increasing influence and popularity among Hindi-speaking audiences nationwide.
Key Highlights:
- News18 India has topped the Hindi news charts, surpassing Aaj Tak in BARC Week 20 ratings with 119124 AMA’000s.
- Aaj Tak recorded 117819 AMA’000s, followed by TV9 Bharatvarsh, Republic Bharat, and Zee News.
- News18 India attributes its leadership to its factual reporting, credible anchors, and insightful editorial approach.
- The BARC data reflects viewership across all days and 24 hours for the NCCS All 15+ audience in HSM.