Overnights: News channels spike on Thursday amid Rishi Kapoor’s demise

ABP News emerged as the leading Indian news broadcaster on Thursday, as viewers turned to news services to get the latest on the demise of Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com.

The actor, who succumbed to leukaemia in Mumbai on Thursday, was 67. ABP News led with a share of 0.05%, followed by NDTV 24×7 and Aaj Tak with 0.04%. Republic Bharat and News18 were at the bottom of the pecking order with 0.01%.

ABP News’ coverage peaked around 13:30 with an audience of 22,600 viewers.

Please note: Above data is overnight figures, which may change slightly after seven days when consolidated data has been accounted for. BizAsiaLive.com publishes consolidated figures every Monday.