‘Firstpost most-viewed Indian English news channel on YouTube globally’: Mukesh Ambani at Reliance AGM

Firstpost is growing rapidly as India’s digital-first global view of the world, with a strong presence across platforms. “In May this year, it recorded over 400 million video views, becoming the most-viewed Indian English news channel on YouTube globally,” Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said while addressing the 48th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited on Friday.

Ambani highlighted the strong performance of Network18’s media platforms, noting their role in shaping India’s digital and journalistic landscape.

“Network18 is pioneering disruptive models with a sharp focus on credible journalism, creative content, and innovation,” the Reliance Industries CMD said.

He added that Moneycontrol has consolidated its leadership as India’s largest platform for business news, financial markets data and investment analytics. “With over one million paid subscribers, Moneycontrol Pro ranks among the top 15 subscription platforms globally, alongside The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times,” Ambani noted.

On television, CNBC-TV18 has retained its leadership in business news for more than two decades with an overwhelming market share. “With CNBC-TV18 Prime and CNBC-TV18 Access, it is delivering premium content to CXOs and decision-makers nationwide. It is now looking beyond India for global mindshare, market share, and revenue share, delivering delight across screens and platforms,” he said.

Ambani expressed confidence in the media group’s leadership saying, “I am counting on the leadership team at Network18 to carry the flag of Indian journalism around the world.”

Disclaimer: Firstpost is a part of the Network18 group. Network18 is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.