The biggest shakeups in the world of television ratings for 2025 have begun. The BARC India Ratings released today, Week 40 of 2025, 16 October 2025, give us just that!! Anupamaa (Star Plus) continues its strong hold at the No. 1 spot, with its TRP growing this week to 2.3. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Star Plus) also sees a rise and stays close at the 2nd spot with a TVR of 2.2. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus) sees a small rise and takes a TVR of 1.9. The one-hour slot of Udne Ki Aasha (Star Plus) gets a TVR of 1.9 and 1.7, respectively.

Tumm Se Tumm Tak (Zee TV) and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (Sony SAB) stand tall at 1.7 TVR. Zee TV show Vasudha remains consistent with a TVR of 1.5. Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan (Zee TV) also stands strong with a TVR of 1.4. Dhamaal with Pati Patni aur Panga sees a good rise, owing to the wedding with a TVR of 1.4. Colors TV’s Mangal Lakshmi also sees a rise and takes its TVR to 1.4.

Bigg Boss (Colors TV) sees a rise, taking its TVR to 1.3 along with Mangal Lakshmi – Lakshmi Ka Safar (Colors TV) and Aarti Anjali Awasthi (Star Plus). Colors TV shows Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki and Shiv Shakti Tap Tyaag Tandav secure a TVR of 1.2 along with Star Plus’ Jhanak and Zee TV’s Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile. Colors TV shows Binddii and Manpasand Ki Shaadi see a rise with a TVR of 1.0, along with Zee TV’s Saru. The new Sony SAB show Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey opens at a TVR of 0.8.

To sum it up, Star Plus shows Anupamaa and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi continue to dominate the charts. Udne Ki Aasha is striking back and has seen a rise in the last few weeks. Zee TV shows Tumm Se Tumm Tak, Vasudha, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan show a good sustenance. Colors TV’s reality shows Bigg Boss and Dhamal with Pati Patni aur Panga see a rise. Shows Dhaakad Beera, Sampoorna continue to struggle.