MUMBAI: In a country where the loudest often command the limelight, NDTV 24x7 has quietly staged a masterclass in credibility. According to the latest BARC ratings (Source: BARC | ALL INDIA | 20-23’25 | 22+ ABC | 6 TO 24 HRS | Share per cent), NDTV 24x7 has emerged as India’s number one English news channel.

The message from viewers is loud and clear: they want truth, not theatrics.

This win isn’t just about numbers—it’s a narrative shift.

In a media ecosystem rife with opinion parading as reportage, NDTV 24x7 has held its ground with restraint and rigour. While others chased virality, it stayed rooted in verification. From breaking the Ahmedabad air crash story with compassion to covering the Bengaluru stadium stampede and honeymoon murder with empathy and depth, the channel’s reportage stood out not for its speed, but its soul.

Anchors like Ankit Tyagi led from the front, offering clarity amidst chaos. Veterans Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor lent gravitas and understanding rather than hype. It wasn’t about shouting the loudest; it was about informing the best.

“This recognition is a profound responsibility”, said NDTV CEO & editor-in-chief Rahul Kanwal. “In a landscape of constant noise, we remain committed to signal. We report not just with urgency, but with humility. Not just to break news, but to build understanding”.

NDTV 24x7’s rise signals a shift in what India expects from its newsrooms—less noise, more nuance. As India confronts complex realities, it’s turning to the calm in the storm, not the storm itself. And NDTV 24x7, it seems, has become the lighthouse.