BARC Week 1 English Genre: Start World & Star Movies claim the throne

Entertainment channels

In the very first week of 2016, Star World claimed the throne with 167 GVTs, while Comedy Central remained at second position with 154 GVTs. Last week’s topper AXN slipped to third spot and Zee Cafe had a tie as both stood with 139 GVTs, each. Colors Infinity SD occupied fifth spot with 77 GVTs.

News channels

Times Now maintained its lead with 711 GVTs, followed by NDTV 24×7 with 348 GVTs. CNN IBN climbed to third position with 331 GVTs, while India Today TV slipped to fourth spot with 223 GVTs. BBC World New remained at fifth position with 119 GVTs.

Business news

ET Now stood strong at the top position with 323 GVTs. CNBC TV18 remained at second spot with 265 GVTs, followed by NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime with 110 GVTs. With 11 GVTs, Bloomberg TV stood at fourth position.

Movies

With 3180 GVTs, Star Movies claimed the throne, while last week’s topper Movies Now slipped to second spot with 2857 GVTs. Sony Pix remained at third position with 1697 GVTs, whereas Zee Studio climbed to fourth position with 1324 GVTs. HBO slipped to fifth position with 1057 GVTs.

Source: IndianMediaBook - Television