{"id":33126,"date":"2025-05-06T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/?p=33126"},"modified":"2026-07-28T11:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:20:42","slug":"top-news-channels-trp-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top News Channels TRP in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, keeping up with the latest news is more important than ever. One of the key ways to understand a news channel\u2019s popularity is through its TRP<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/calculators\/television\/television-rating-point-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> (Television Rating Point)<\/a>, 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\u2019s fast-evolving media landscape, tracking the top-performing news channels based on TRP is essential for both viewers and broadcasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#Channel_Wise_Top_TRP_News_Programs_of_the_Week\" >Channel Wise Top TRP News Programs of the Week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#Aaj_tak_Weekly_TRP\" >Aaj tak Weekly TRP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#News18_India_Weekly_TRP\" >News18 India Weekly TRP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#India_TV_Weekly_TRP\" >India TV Weekly TRP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#ABP_News_Weekly_TRP\" >ABP News Weekly TRP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#Why_TRP_Matters_for_Advertisers\" >Why TRP Matters for Advertisers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_News_Channel_for_Advertising\" >How to Choose the Right News Channel for Advertising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#Channel_Wise_Top_TRP_News_Programs\" >Channel Wise Top TRP News Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-news-channels-trp-2026\/#Future_of_News_Channel_TRPs_in_India\" >Future of News Channel TRPs in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_News_Channels_Weekly_TRP\"><\/span>Top News Channels Weekly TRP <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Top News Channels <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TRP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aaj Tak<\/td><td>0.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>News18 India<\/td><td>0.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India TV<\/td><td>0.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ABP News<\/td><td>0.01<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: BARC India&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Channel_Wise_Top_TRP_News_Programs_of_the_Week\"><\/span>Channel Wise Top TRP News Programs of the Week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aaj_tak_Weekly_TRP\"><\/span>Aaj tak Weekly TRP <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TRP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>SHANKHNAAD<br><\/td><td>0.05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>HALLA BOL<br><\/td><td>0.06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>SPECIAL REPORT<br><\/td><td>0.06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>VISHESH<br><\/td><td>0.06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>DANGAL<br><\/td><td>0.05<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Source: BARC India&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"News18_India_Weekly_TRP\"><\/span>News18 India Weekly TRP <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TRP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>DESH NAHIN JHUKNE DENG<\/td><td>0.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>AAR PAAR<\/td><td>0.13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>BHAIYAJI KAHIN<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>SAU BAAT KI EK BAAT<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>INDIA 360 DEGREE<\/td><td>0.01<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Source: BARC India&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_TV_Weekly_TRP\"><\/span><strong>India TV Weekly TRP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TRP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>AAP KI ADALAT<\/td><td>0.05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>BHAVISHYAVANI<\/td><td>0.09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>HAQIQAT KYA HAI<\/td><td>0.06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>ROGON SE JUNG SWAMI RAMDEV KE SANG<\/td><td>0.05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>DHARMYUDDH<\/td><td>0.05<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Source: BARC India&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ABP_News_Weekly_TRP\"><\/span>ABP News Weekly TRP <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TRP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>NAMASTE BHARAT<\/td><td>0.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>9 SECOND MEIN NEWS<\/td><td>0.03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>BHARAT KI BAAT<\/td><td>0.06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>MASTER STROKE<\/td><td>0.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>SIDHA SAWAL<\/td><td>0.05<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Source: BARC India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_TRP_Matters_for_Advertisers\"><\/span>Why TRP Matters for Advertisers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TRP is one of the most important metrics for media planners because it helps estimate how many viewers are watching a particular news channel or programme. Higher TRP generally indicates greater audience reach, making those channels more attractive for advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brands use TRP data to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the most effective news channels for campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify high-performing news programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximise campaign reach and frequency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve return on advertising investment (ROI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan media budgets more efficiently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, advertisers should also consider factors such as audience demographics, regional reach, advertising costs, and campaign objectives instead of relying solely on TRP rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_News_Channel_for_Advertising\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right News Channel for Advertising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a news channel depends on your marketing objectives and target audience. Before investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/television\">television advertising<\/a>, evaluate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly TRP performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audience demographics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geographic coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prime-time viewership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>News genre and programming mix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand safety and credibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-platform digital presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A balanced media plan that combines high-performing national and regional news channels often delivers better campaign performance than relying on a single channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Channel_Wise_Top_TRP_News_Programs\"><\/span><strong>Channel Wise Top TRP News Programs <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">News channels play a significant role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/television\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">television advertising<\/a>. With their wide viewership and engaged audience, news channels are highly sought-after platforms for advertisers to showcase their products and services. Advertisers capitalize on the credibility and trust associated with news channels to reach their target demographics effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_of_News_Channel_TRPs_in_India\"><\/span>Future of News Channel TRPs in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian news broadcasting industry continues to evolve with changing viewer habits and increasing digital consumption. While television remains a trusted source for breaking news, audiences are increasingly consuming news through mobile apps, websites, connected TVs, and social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As media measurement evolves, advertisers are expected to combine traditional TRP data with digital analytics, online engagement, and audience behaviour to make more informed advertising decisions. This integrated approach enables brands to reach viewers across multiple platforms while optimising campaign effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/television?channelGenres=News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">news channels advertising<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Media Ant<\/a> for impactful campaigns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2026, keeping up with the latest news is more important than ever. 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