In 2026, keeping up with the latest news is more important than ever. One of the key ways to understand a news channel’s popularity is through its TRP (Television Rating Point), which reflects the viewership levels of TV programs, including news broadcasts. TRP serves as a crucial metric in identifying which channels attract the largest audiences. In today’s fast-evolving media landscape, tracking the top-performing news channels based on TRP is essential for both viewers and broadcasters.
Top News Channels Weekly TRP (March 2026)
| Top News Channels | TRP |
| Aaj Tak | 0.01 |
| News18 India | 0.04 |
| India TV | 0.01 |
| ABP News | 0.01 |
Source: BARC India
Channel Wise Top TRP News Programs of the Week
Aaj tak Weekly TRP
| Rank | Program | TRP |
| 1 | SHANKHNAAD | 0.05 |
| 2 | HALLA BOL | 0.06 |
| 3 | SPECIAL REPORT | 0.06 |
| 4 | VISHESH | 0.06 |
| 5 | DANGAL | 0.05 |
Source: BARC India
News18 India Weekly TRP
| Rank | Program | TRP |
| 1 | DESH NAHIN JHUKNE DENG | 0.01 |
| 2 | AAR PAAR | 0.13 |
| 3 | BHAIYAJI KAHIN | 0.07 |
| 4 | SAU BAAT KI EK BAAT | 0.07 |
| 5 | INDIA 360 DEGREE | 0.01 |
Source: BARC India
India TV Weekly TRP
| Rank | Program | TRP |
| 1 | AAP KI ADALAT | 0.05 |
| 2 | BHAVISHYAVANI | 0.09 |
| 3 | HAQIQAT KYA HAI | 0.06 |
| 4 | ROGON SE JUNG SWAMI RAMDEV KE SANG | 0.05 |
| 5 | DHARMYUDDH | 0.05 |
Source: BARC India
ABP News Weekly TRP
| Rank | Program | TRP |
| 1 | NAMASTE BHARAT | 0.04 |
| 2 | 9 SECOND MEIN NEWS | 0.03 |
| 3 | BHARAT KI BAAT | 0.06 |
| 4 | MASTER STROKE | 0.04 |
| 5 | SIDHA SAWAL | 0.05 |
Source: BARC India
Channel Wise Top TRP News Programs
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