New Delhi: Network18, India’s largest news network, has become the world’s No.1 digital news and information network, extending its leadership from India to audiences across the world. According to the latest Comscore rankings for June 2026, Network18 recorded 376 million unique visitors, the highest among digital news publishers worldwide.
The rankings place Network18 ahead of some of the world’s biggest media companies, including Times Internet Limited(347 million unique visitors), NBCUniversal News Group (316 million), and Yahoo News Network (294 million). (Source: Comscore MMX Multi-Platform. Total Digital Population(Includes Social)Unique visitors. News/Information publishers for June 2026, Worldwide.)
The milestone reflects Network18’s growing global scale and the strength of its integrated, multi-platform news ecosystem that spans television, digital, social media and creator-led content.
The global milestone builds on Network18’s sustained leadership across digital news. According to Comscore’s Total Digital Population Report for May 2026, Network18 remained India’s No.1 digital news and information network by total digital reach, including social platforms, reaching around 360 million monthly users and accounting for 76% of the country’s digital news audience.
Network18’s leadership extends well beyond its owned digital platforms. In June, Network18 recorded more than six billion YouTube views, nearly twice that of its nearest competitor, while continuing to lead the industry in off-platform reach and engagement across social media. During the last quarter, the network generated more than 32 billion social media views, while its social footprint grew to over 472 million followers, reinforcing its position as India’s most consumed digital news network.
Behind this latest global milestone is a simple fact: millions of people choose Network18 every day for news they can trust. With journalists reporting from the ground across the country and a presence that spans every major platform, language and region, Network18 has built one of India’s most extensive and credible news operations. Today, it reaches audiences through 20 television channels in more than 12 languages and seven digital platforms across 13 languages, including CNN-News18, News18 India, CNBC-TV18, CNBC TV18 Prime, CNBC AWAAZ, CNBC BAJAR, 14 regional news channels, and leading digital brands such as News18.com, Moneycontrol, Firstpost, CNBCTV18.com and Storyboard18.
