Mumbai: CNN-News18 has strengthened its position as it has maintained its dominance over the past 21 weeks while claiming to be the top English-language news channel in the country.

CNN-News18 has a market share of 33.4 per cent, which is 29 per cent higher than Republic TV in terms of viewership this week (TG: 15+ AB | Full Week: 0200-2600 hrs | Wk 36), according to Barc data (eight channels considered).

Meanwhile, Republic TV is ranked second and Times Now is ranked third, with a 25.9 per cent and 22.5 per cent market share, respectively.

When the Barc ratings resumed in March of this year, the channel opened at number one and has remained consistent in cementing its leadership position since then.

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The channel has been able to generate good traction for its content, even on digital. Its YouTube channel and social media handles are popular, with a high engagement rate.

CNN-News18 also outperforms Republic TV and Times Now during prime time, with a 32.1 per cent market share between 1800 and 2400 hrs (AB15+ weekdays).

CNN-News18 is part of the News18 Network, the country's largest news network, which is watched by more than 70 million Indians each year across 21 news channels in 18 languages.