India is known for its love for television and its entertainment industry, which has been thriving for decades. With the availability of cable and satellite television, Indian audiences have a plethora of channels to choose from. In this blog post, we will look at the top 10 most viewed TV channels in India for Week 15 of 2023 (Saturday, 8th April 2023 to Friday, 14th April 2023), as per BARC India data.

1. STAR Sports 1 Hindi

With a Weekly AMA of 2827.31 thousand, STAR Sports 1 Hindi tops the charts as the most viewed TV channel in India during Week 15. This channel is known for its coverage of cricket and other sports, and with the Indian Premier League (IPL) in full swing during this time, it’s no surprise that it garnered such high viewership.

2. Sun TV

Sun TV, with a Weekly AMA of 2618.58 thousand, is the second most viewed TV channel in India. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Sun TV is a regional channel that broadcasts in Tamil. It features a mix of soap operas, reality shows, and movies.

3. STAR Maa

STAR Maa, with a Weekly AMA of 2363.67 thousand, is the third most viewed TV channel in India. This Telugu channel is a part of the STAR India network and features a range of programming, from movies to soap operas and game shows.

4. STAR Plus

With a Weekly AMA of 2156.59 thousand, STAR Plus is the fourth most viewed TV channel in India. This Hindi-language channel is a part of the STAR India network and features a variety of programming, including soap operas, reality shows, and talent competitions.

5. Dangal

Dangal, with a Weekly AMA of 2126.51 thousand, is the fifth most viewed TV channel in India. This Hindi-language channel is known for its mythological and historical dramas, and its programming also includes movies and reality shows.

6. Goldmines

Goldmines, with a Weekly AMA of 1826.63 thousand, is the sixth most viewed TV channel in India. This Hindi-language channel is known for its dubbed versions of South Indian movies, and its programming also includes original content.

7. Zee Telugu

Zee Telugu, with a Weekly AMA of 1684.72 thousand, is the seventh most viewed TV channel in India. This Telugu channel is a part of the Zee network and features a range of programming, from soap operas to game shows.

8. SONY SAB

With a Weekly AMA of 1557.73 thousand, SONY SAB is the eighth most viewed TV channel in India. This Hindi-language channel is known for its comedy programming, including sitcoms and sketch shows.

9. Colors

Colors, with a Weekly AMA of 1348.61 thousand, is the ninth most viewed TV channel in India. This Hindi-language channel is a part of the Viacom18 network and features a variety of programming, including soap operas, reality shows, and game shows.

10. Zee Kannada

Zee Kannada, with a Weekly AMA of 1347.57 thousand, is the tenth most viewed TV channel in India. This Kannada channel is a part of the Zee network and features a range of programming, from soap operas to game shows.

Rank	Channel	Weekly AMA’000 (AVG)
1	STAR Sports 1 Hindi	2827.31
2	Sun TV	2618.58
3	STAR Maa	2363.67
4	STAR Plus	2156.59
5	Dangal	2126.51
6	Goldmines	1826.63
7	Zee Telugu	1684.72
8	SONY SAB	1557.73
9	Colors	1348.61
10	Zee Kannada	1347.57

The Indian television industry is thriving, and there is no shortage of channels for audiences to choose from. The above-listed channels represent the most viewed TV channels in India for Week 15 of 2023, and they showcase the diverse programming that is available to Indian audiences.

The list of the top 10 most viewed TV channels in India was sourced from BARC India, which is a joint industry body that provides television audience measurement and analytics in India. BARC India collects data on TV viewership and ratings across the country using its specialized meters and provides insights on the performance of TV channels and programs. The weekly AMA (Average Minute Audience) figures mentioned in the list are a representation of the average number of individuals who viewed a particular channel for at least one minute during the given time period. As a trusted source of information on TV viewership in India, BARC India’s data is widely used by broadcasters, advertisers, and media agencies to make informed decisions about their programming and advertising strategies.