Zee Business Emerges as India’s No.1 Choice on Budget Day, Commanding 74.2% Market Share (BARC)

Mumbai, February 2026: Zee Business reaffirmed its undisputed leadership in business news coverage on Union Budget Day, commanding a 74.2% market share (Source: BARC, Market: North, TG: NCCS ABC Male 22+ Years; Period: 01st Feb'26; Time: 0800-1000 hrs; Share Calculated on 2 Channels). The channel’s dominant performance underscores its position as India’s most trusted destination for Budget analysis and market interpretation. Extending this leadership beyond Budget Day, Zee Business continues to remain the No.1 business news channel every day, every week, and every month, reflecting consistent viewer trust and market dominance.

Building on this overwhelming viewer preference and leadership, Zee Business, India’s leading business news channel, successfully hosted its flagship post-Budget thought leadership forum, Budget Samvad 2026, live from the iconic Bombay Stock Exchange. The high-impact session was moderated by Anil Singhvi, Managing Editor, Zee Business, who engaged in discussions with prominent experts including Ramesh Damani, Veteran Investor & Member.

Zee Business’ 74.2% market share on Budget Day highlights the channel’s unmatched credibility, speed, and depth in delivering real-time financial news and analysis. From live decoding of policy announcements to expert-driven interpretation, the channel’s comprehensive coverage resonated strongly with investors and decision-makers across the country. Viewers rely on the channel not only for comprehensive Budget coverage but across every trading day for expert-driven analysis, real-time market intelligence, and sharp editorial judgment that translate complex financial developments into clear, actionable understanding

Commenting on the milestone, Anil Singhvi, Managing Editor, Zee Business, said, “The 74.2% market share on Budget Day is a reflection of the trust viewers place in Zee Business for credible and timely market insight Budget Samvad 2026 reflects our commitment to going beyond headlines and bringing clarity to complex market narratives.”

Budget Samvad 2026 further consolidates Zee Business’ leadership in economic discourse, offering viewers clarity, context, and conviction as India navigates its post-Budget growth trajectory.