Regional Language News Trends India
The fastest growing segment in digital news consumption.
Current Trends (2025-26)
- Non-Hindi viewership stays above 50% of total TV viewership.
- South Indian languages contribute around 34%.
- Regional creators now form 58% of the creator base.
- Highest opportunity: Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Kannada, Bhojpuri.
- Hyperlocal + State politics is the strongest content type.
Future Outlook
Regional YouTube news audiences are projected to reach 250–300 million by 2026-27.