NDTV Tops Reuters Institute Rankings as Most Popular News Brand for Sixth Year
NDTV has topped the Reuters Institute India reach rankings for the sixth consecutive year, with NDTV 24X7 named the most-watched news channel and ndtv.com the most popular news website. The 2026 report highlights NDTV's leading weekly reach across platforms, showing increased audience trust. The survey, based on mainly English-speaking online news users, notes online sources as the primary news medium, followed by social media and TV, with print ranking lowest.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present NDTV's achievement in the Reuters Institute rankings without political framing. The coverage focuses on audience reach and trust metrics, reflecting a neutral, fact-based perspective. There is no evident political bias, as the sources emphasize survey data and methodology rather than editorial commentary or partisan viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is positive, highlighting NDTV's consistent leadership and growing audience trust. The sentiment is factual and celebratory of the achievement, without exaggeration or criticism. The language remains professional and informative, maintaining an upbeat but balanced mood.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.