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George Mathew is an Associate Editor with The Indian Express, based in Mumbai. A veteran of financial journalism with nearly three decades of experience, he is one of the country’s most authoritative voices on banking, regulation, and the corporate sector.
Expertise & Focus Areas Mathew’s reporting covers the nerve center of India’s economy. His specialized beats include:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI): He has tracked the central bank's policy evolution through the tenures of multiple Governors, offering deep insights into monetary policy, repo rates, and banking regulation.
Banking & Insurance: Extensive coverage of public and private sector banks, non-performing assets (NPAs), and key legislative reforms like the Insurance Amendment Bills.
Corporate Affairs: Mathew frequently breaks major stories related to India's largest conglomerates, with a specific focus on the Tata Group, documenting boardroom shifts and strategic decisions.
Financial Markets: Reporting on the complexities of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), IPOs, and currency fluctuations.
Authoritativeness & Insight With a career dating back to the late 1990s, Mathew possesses a rare institutional memory of India’s financial liberalization and market crises. His work is not limited to daily news; he frequently contributes to the "Explained" section, where he decodes complex financial legislations and market trends for a broader audience. His rigorous reporting has also been featured in scholarly platforms like the Economic and Political Weekly (EPW).
June 15, 2026 22:39 IST
India’s data centre market is at an inflection point, with industry forecasts projecting capacity to reach between 5-8 GW by 2030
Mon, Jun 15, 2026June 14, 2026 21:14 IST
Upcoming projects include world-class undergraduate university, advanced medical centers and funding research in agriculture and genomics
Sun, Jun 14, 2026June 12, 2026 20:15 IST
The LODR framework is currently under review to make it more responsive to emerging governance and disclosure requirements, Pandey said.
Sat, Jun 13, 2026June 12, 2026 01:07 IST
Tata Trusts, through various entities, collectively holds about 66% stake in Tata Sons and exercises significant influence over the governance of the conglomerate.
Fri, Jun 12, 2026June 11, 2026 21:58 IST
TCS said it will equip 50,000 associates across engineering, finance, legal, marketing, and sales with Claude through enterprise-wide licensing.
Thu, Jun 11, 2026June 10, 2026 22:23 IST
The move follows a representation from AMFI, which recommends a consolidated remuneration disclosure framework
Wed, Jun 10, 2026June 10, 2026 07:07 IST
With US dollar deposit rates in major markets still offering returns of over 4%, Indian banks may need to raise FCNR(B) deposit rates by at least 100 basis points to remain competitive and persuade NRIs to shift funds to India.
Wed, Jun 10, 2026June 10, 2026 05:59 IST
TCS had a workforce of 5.85 lakh globally as of March 2026. He said the AI tools definitely reduce the need for human input in the building and maintenance of software.
Wed, Jun 10, 2026June 09, 2026 02:03 IST
The discussions focused on business performance, capital allocation and strategic priorities across key group companies
Tue, Jun 09, 2026June 08, 2026 18:35 IST
Tax breaks on FPI debt investments will boost inflows, says SEBI chief.
Mon, Jun 08, 2026June 05, 2026 14:03 IST
Central bank unveils series of measures to boost inflows and stabilise rupee
Sat, Jun 06, 2026June 05, 2026 11:58 IST
The central bank has kept borrowing costs unchanged but warned that higher oil prices, supply disruptions and global uncertainty could slow growth and push inflation above its target.
Fri, Jun 05, 2026June 05, 2026 10:05 IST
‘Average crude oil prices in F27 may be substantially higher than the $85/barrel the RBI had assumed’
Sat, Jun 06, 2026June 05, 2026 05:00 IST
Mehta's rise has often been portrayed as the classic Indian success story. But his gold exports and processing company, Rajesh Exports, is now at the centre of one of the most serious regulatory actions faced by a major Indian listed company.
Sun, Jun 07, 2026June 04, 2026 21:25 IST
In its interim order on Wednesday, SEBI said Rajesh Exports overstated its revenue by Rs 15.15 lakh crore.
Fri, Jun 05, 2026June 04, 2026 21:13 IST
Speaking at the Citi India Conference 2026 on Thursday, Fraser described India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy and urged investors and businesses to maintain focus on the country’s long-term trajectory rather than short-term obstacles.
Thu, Jun 04, 2026June 02, 2026 19:23 IST
The group's core infrastructure businesses accounted for 87% of the EBITDA, providing stability and visibility to earnings
Tue, Jun 02, 2026June 02, 2026 13:02 IST
Fixed deposits are gaining favour among Indian savers as RBI data shows a steady shift away from low-yield savings accounts toward higher-return term deposits. Here is what to know
Wed, Jun 03, 2026May 31, 2026 11:22 IST
While some central banks have hiked rates recently due to inflationary pressures triggered by the US-Iran conflict, others are deliberating a hike in the near future. Here is what could drive the RBI's response.
Mon, Jun 01, 2026May 29, 2026 17:48 IST
The RBI's kill switch proposal aims to help users instantly stop banking transactions during suspected digital frauds and improve security across payment systems.
Sat, May 30, 2026May 29, 2026 15:42 IST
Amid uncertainties in markets and geopolitics, family offices are planning to diversify their exposure away from the dollar and AI investments, but not abandoning them.
Sat, May 30, 2026May 29, 2026 13:38 IST
Amount involved in advances of banks shot up to Rs 40,774 crore in 8,640 fraud cases as against Rs 30,367 crore (7,924 cases) in the previous year.
Fri, May 29, 2026May 28, 2026 18:52 IST
BESS is a technology that stores electrical energy in batteries so it can be used later when needed. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has already commissioned a cumulative 3.37 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) BESS this week.
Thu, May 28, 2026May 26, 2026 21:20 IST
Air India and Tata Digital losses under scanner.
Tue, May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 14:08 IST
China’s biggest battery energy storage system — and currently the world’s largest single-site electrochemical battery storage facility — is the Envision Energy Jingyi Chagan Hada Energy Storage Power Station in Inner Mongolia with a capacity of 4 GWh.
Tue, May 26, 2026
