A six point rise in the GRPs helped consolidate Star Plus' number one position among GECs with 318 GRPs, according to TAM Media data available for Week 49. Colors slipped down to third position on the back of losing 50 points and registered 227 GRPs, while Sony gained 9 GRPs to move up to the second spot among Hindi GECs with 240 GRPs.
Zee TV gained 3 GRPs as it maintained its number four position with 152 GRPs, and Sab TV gained 12 points to remain in fifth place with 120 GRPs. Imagine TV remained in sixth place with 77 GRPs. Doordarshan gained 37 points, which helped it secure seventh place among all Hindi GECs with 51 GRPs.
Both Sahara One and Star One registered 39 GRPs, while Star Utsav registered 29 GRPs. Zee Smile maintained its 3 GRPs.
Top 10 Programmes of Week 49 on Hindi GECs
| RANK | CHANNEL | DATE | PROGRAMME | TVR |
| 1 | Star Plus | 1/12/2011 |
Saathiya Saath Nibhana |
6.26 |
|
2 |
Sony Entertainment TV | 28/11/2011 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | 5.37 |
| 3 | Star Plus | 29/11/2011 |
Diya Aur Baati Hum
|
5.05 |
| 4 | Colors | 1/12/2011 | Balika Vadhu | 4.58 |
| 5 | Sony Entertainment TV | 2/12/2011 | Crime Patrol | 4.02 |
| 6 | Star Plus | 30/11/2011 | Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon | 3.98 |
| 7 | Star Plus | 28/11/2011 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | 3.97 |
| 8 | Sony Entertainment TV | 3/12/2011 | C.I.D | 3.82 |
| 9 | Star Plus | 1/11/2011 | EK Hazaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | 3.72 |
| 10 | Colors | 29/11/2011 | Sasural Simar Ka |
3.22 |
