News18 platforms post highest live concurrent viewership on Counting Day

On the pivotal counting day of Assembly Elections across four states (Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana), News18 Rajasthan and News18 Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh registered record-breaking live concurrent viewership on its YouTube platform.

During the crucial morning hours from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, News18 Rajasthan's live YouTube stream commanded an extraordinary 706k concurrent views. In contrast, competitors like First India News peaked at 82k and Zee Rajasthan at 50k concurrent views, underscoring News18 Rajasthan's dominance during this critical time slot. (Source: Playboard live concurrent on YouTube, 3rd December, 9 am to 12 pm*peak – concurrent numbers)

Simultaneously, News18 MP-Chhattisgarh emerged at the forefront of state election coverage on YouTube, with a staggering 130k concurrent views during the decisive counting hours. Competitors like IBC 24 trailed behind at 128k views, followed by MP Tak at 26k views and Zee MP Chhattisgarh at 22k views. (Source: Playboard live concurrent on YouTube, 3rd December, 11:30 am)

Commenting on the channels’ phenomenal performance, Mitul Sangani, CEO – Regional News, Network18 said, "Securing the No.1 spot on Counting Day is a testament to our commitment to delivering comprehensive coverage on significant occasions. The outstanding performance of News18 Rajasthan and News18 MP-Chhattisgarh reaffirms our unparalleled reach and impact in the digital space, solidifying our position India's most trusted news source."