MUMBAI: From studio to screen in every Indian home—Bharat Express has dialled up its reach with its latest move onto DD Free Dish, India's largest free-to-air Direct-to-Home (DTH) platform. As of 20 May, the channel now airs on channel number 69, adding yet another milestone to its rapid distribution expansion.

Already present on Tata Play (535), Dish TV (671), D2H (753), Jio TV (495), Airtel DTH (327), Den Network (315), Fastway (308), Hathway (214/212), and NXT Digital (InCable - 314/317), Bharat Express has built an impressive footprint. The addition of DD Free Dish brings the channel deeper into India’s rural heartlands—where the platform enjoys its strongest viewership.

“Our presence on DD Free Dish is a testament to our commitment to making quality journalism accessible to every Indian household. This expansion aligns with our vision of being a truly national voice, reaching audiences across geographies and demographics. With DD Free Dish, Bharat Express is set to gain significant reach among the Hindi news viewers which will also be beneficial for our advertisers”, said Bharat Express News Network CMD & editor-in-chief Upendrra Rai.

Since its launch, Bharat Express has positioned itself as a national Hindi news channel committed to fast, credible, and impactful journalism. Its growing availability across networks signals rising popularity among viewers and increasing relevance in the national media landscape.

The move also offers fresh value to advertisers aiming to reach viewers in tier two, tier three, and rural India—audiences that form the bedrock of DD Free Dish’s nearly 50 million user base.