Television is an integral part of the entertainment industry in India. With over 950 channels, the Indian television industry has a wide reach and is constantly growing. From news to sports to entertainment, Indian television channels cater to a diverse audience.
Here are the top 10 Indian TV channels for the week 17 (Saturday, 22nd April 2023 To Friday, 28th April 2023) based on weekly average impressions (in thousands) of 2+ age group viewers across India, according to BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) data:
- STAR Sports 1 Hindi
STAR Sports 1 Hindi is a popular sports channel in India. It broadcasts live cricket matches, including Indian Premier League (IPL), and other sports like football, kabaddi, and badminton. With a weekly AMA (Average Minute Audience) of 2849.95 thousand viewers, it has secured the top spot in the list. - STAR Maa
STAR Maa is a Telugu-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including reality shows, soap operas, and movies. With a weekly AMA of 2377.93 thousand viewers, it has secured the second spot in the list. - Sun TV
Sun TV is a Tamil-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including soap operas, reality shows, and movies. With a weekly AMA of 2204.23 thousand viewers, it has secured the third spot in the list. - STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including reality shows, soap operas, and movies. With a weekly AMA of 2164.28 thousand viewers, it has secured the fourth spot in the list. - Dangal
Dangal is a Hindi-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including soap operas, reality shows, and movies. With a weekly AMA of 1883.28 thousand viewers, it has secured the fifth spot in the list. - Goldmines
Goldmines is a Hindi-language movie channel. It airs popular Bollywood movies. With a weekly AMA of 1618.19 thousand viewers, it has secured the sixth spot in the list. - Zee Telugu
Zee Telugu is a Telugu-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including soap operas, reality shows, and movies. With a weekly AMA of 1585.6 thousand viewers, it has secured the seventh spot in the list. - SONY SAB
SONY SAB is a Hindi-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including comedy shows, soap operas, and reality shows. With a weekly AMA of 1525.51 thousand viewers, it has secured the eighth spot in the list. - STAR Vijay
STAR Vijay is a Tamil-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including reality shows, soap operas, and movies. With a weekly AMA of 1397.18 thousand viewers, it has secured the ninth spot in the list. - Colors
Colors is a Hindi-language general entertainment channel. It airs a variety of shows, including reality shows, soap operas, and movies. With a weekly AMA of 1352.19 thousand viewers, it has secured the tenth spot in the list.
These are the top 10 Indian TV channels for week 17 based on BARC data. With a wide range of content to offer, these channels cater to the diverse audience of India. The ranking might change from week to week based on the audience’s preference and content availability.