CNBC-TV18 dominates English Business News segment with 90% market share

The channel’s flagship shows— Bazaar Open Exchange, Bazaar Morning Call, Closing Bell, and India Business Hour- have become must-watch for business professionals, policymakers, and investors alike.

By  Storyboard18Aug 2, 2025 11:58 AM
CNBC-TV18 dominates English Business News segment with 90% market share
According to the latest BARC data, CNBC-TV18 dominates the English business news segment with an impressive 89.8% market share, firmly establishing itself as India’s No.1 English Business News Channel.

CNBC-TV18, India’s top business news channel, has consistently earned the trust of its viewers over the years as the go-to destination for accurate and comprehensive business news coverage. It now captures close to a 90% market share in the English Business News segment, reaffirming its position as the top choice for credible business news.

According to the latest BARC data, CNBC-TV18 dominates the English business news segment with an impressive 89.8% market share, firmly establishing itself as India’s No.1 English Business News Channel. (Source: BARC India | Mkt: Mega cities | TG: 22-40 Male | All Day (0200-2600 hrs) Wk 26'25- 29’25 | 3 Channels considered | Market Share %)

In the English business news genre, CNBC-TV18 reigns supreme, commanding a market share larger than all its competitors, firmly cementing its reputation as the leader of business news. CNBC-TV18's supremacy is not new, it has been the undisputed leader of the genre since its inception 25 years ago. It has set the gold standard in business news, continuously raising the bar with each passing week, and consistently outpacing competitors in both viewership and influence.

Under the leadership of seasoned journalists, CNBC-TV18 has kept audiences glued to their TV screens with its prime-time shows. The channel’s flagship shows— Bazaar Open Exchange, Bazaar Morning Call, Closing Bell, and India Business Hour- have become must-watch for business professionals, policymakers, and investors alike.

CNBC-TV18 is the chosen destination for market experts, corporate chiefs, business leaders, retail investors, global thought leaders and bureaucrats, for everything finance, business and economy. Having dominated business news, powered the business agenda, and transformed the investment style of India, the channel has led week after week in the English Business News space as per BARC data.

CNBC-TV18 continues to evolve and elevate to bring top-notch business news to its readers, with in-depth analysis, timely market updates, and exclusive insights, the channel empowers its audience to make informed decisions in an ever-evolving economy. Its commitment to sharp, forward-looking reportage and analysis has made it the most trusted name in business news and the top choice for viewers across India. The channel cuts through the noise and empowers India’s business community with the context and clarity needed to lead confidently in global markets.

First Published on Aug 2, 2025 11:54 AM

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