New Delhi, June 3: Network18 continues to strengthen its position as India’s most influential and diversified digital news network, commanding leadership across business, English, Hindi, and regional news categories.
Powered by a portfolio of market-leading brands, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-AWAAZ, CNN-News18, News18 India, Moneycontrol, Firstpost, Forbes India, and the extensive News18 regional network, Network18 remains at the forefront of India’s digital news landscape, reaching millions of audiences every day with credible, timely, and impactful journalism.
According to the latest Playboard data (May 1–31, 2026), News18 India continues to dominate the Hindi news ecosystem, significantly outperforming competitors in digital consumption. The platform recorded 2.02 billion YouTube views, more than double Aaj Tak’s 967 million views during the same period. This leadership is driven by its compelling coverage of breaking news, elections, national affairs, and issues that matter most to Hindi-speaking audiences.
In the business news segment, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC-AWAAZ continue to set the benchmark for business journalism, serving as the go-to destination for investors, business leaders, and market watchers. According to Playboard data (May 1–31, 2026), CNBC-TV18 recorded 83 million views, significantly ahead of NDTV Profit’s 46 million views, while CNBC-AWAAZ garnered 84 million views, outperforming ZEE Business’s 65 million views. Their sustained leadership is driven by unmatched domain expertise, insightful analysis, and strong audience engagement across digital platforms.
In the English news category, CNN-News18 continued its strong digital momentum, recording 369 million views during May 2026, surpassing NDTV’s 330 million views, according to Playboard data (May 1–31, 2026). The performance cements CNN-News18’s position as one of India’s leading digital English news destinations. Known for its impactful journalism and agenda-setting coverage, the platform has built a strong reputation for reporting on the stories that matter most, from major national developments and elections to global events and geopolitical shifts. Its ability to combine the speed of breaking news with depth, context, and engaging digital storytelling continues to drive strong audience engagement and growth.
The network’s strong May performance also reflects heightened audience engagement during the election results on May 4. During the 24-hour coverage period, Network18 recorded a peak concurrent viewership of over 2 million on YouTube and amassed 303.2 million views across its brands and platforms, according to Databeings (May 4). Strong digital traction across regional brands, including News18 Bangla and News18 Tamil, further highlighted the network’s ability to connect with audiences at scale during major national events.
Together, these category-leading brands have built one of India’s most powerful digital news ecosystems. With a presence that spans languages, regions, and audience interests, Network18 continues to reach millions of Indians every day, strengthening its position as a trusted source of news and information in the digital age.
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