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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).
May 26, 2026 10:49 IST
Revised roadmap will outline priorities on operational efficiency, capital allocation, leadership alignment and strengthening the overall financial performance amid evolving market conditions
Tue, May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 07:35 IST
For companies, managing costs and profitability will be a bigger challenge than achieving topline growth, according to Subodh Rai, MD, Crisil Ratings.
Tue, May 26, 2026May 24, 2026 06:15 IST
The “other travel” segment — covering holiday expenses and international credit card bill settlements — accounted for $623 million (over Rs 5,900 crore) in the month of March 2026, highlighting the discretionary overseas spending.
Fri, May 29, 2026May 22, 2026 22:16 IST
India’s foreign exchange reserves remain comfortable, extending cover for goods imports for around 11 months and about 90% of the external debt outstanding by the end-December 2025.
Sat, May 23, 2026May 22, 2026 16:39 IST
The record dividend payout during 2025-26 was on the back of "robust earnings" of the RBI, led by large amounts of dollar sales to support the falling rupee and higher revenue earned on foreign assets due to rise in interest rates in the international markets.
Sat, May 23, 2026May 22, 2026 00:11 IST
The leading insurance firm’s profit rose to Rs 23,420.43 crore in Q4FY26, up from Rs 19,012 it had reported during the same period a year ago.
Fri, May 22, 2026May 21, 2026 21:29 IST
Under the revised framework, SEBI has proposed that the latest traded price used for determining the base price of a re-listed stock should not be older than six months.
Thu, May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 04:51 IST
Cuttack’s centuries-old GI-tagged silver filigree industry is staring at a crisis as soaring prices and fresh import curbs push artisans deeper into uncertainty
Thu, May 21, 2026May 20, 2026 22:21 IST
The transaction aims to inject long-term rupee liquidity into the financial system without permanently altering the central bank’s forex reserves position
Wed, May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 22:20 IST
Despite being the most populous state, Uttar Pradesh accounts for an outstanding of only Rs 42,300 crore, according to the report by CRIF High Mark
Wed, May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 20:22 IST
US-Iran conflict likely to have a major impact on risk mitigation, pushing demand for political violence and terrorism insurance market, says the report
Wed, May 20, 2026May 18, 2026 21:56 IST
The move comes after a previous hike in stake from 49% to 55.40% in September 2025.
Mon, May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 21:00 IST
The US Department of Justice permanently dropped all criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, bringing high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations.
Tue, May 19, 2026May 18, 2026 05:08 IST
UK firm to reduce its stake in ICICI Prudential Life to below 10% from 22%, to enter health insurance
Mon, May 18, 2026May 16, 2026 06:59 IST
Decoding India’s enduring obsession with the yellow metal
Sat, May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 02:12 IST
Tata Trusts said amendment in the Maharashtra Public Trusts (Second) Amendment Act of 2025 is prospective in nature and does not affect the appointments of perpetual trustees made prior to its coming into force on September 1, 2025.
Sat, May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 02:11 IST
If approved, Adanis may have to pay civil penalty of $18 mn
Sat, May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 02:10 IST
Venu Srinivasan raises the issue of perpetual trustees with Charity Commissioner
Sat, May 16, 2026May 15, 2026 21:33 IST
Venu Srinivasan raises the issue of perpetual trustees with Charity Commissioner
Fri, May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 14:13 IST
The government is reportedly considering slashing the withholding tax rate from 20% to the earlier 5%. Market participants believe that lowering the withholding tax rate could make Indian debt and other financial assets more attractive for foreign investors.
Sat, May 16, 2026May 12, 2026 06:00 IST
Behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures by citizens are substantial foreign exchange outflows linked to higher gold imports and spending on overseas travel under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
Tue, May 12, 2026May 11, 2026 03:00 IST
Updated MoU provides for regular exchange of information, policy dialogue and technical cooperation.
Mon, May 11, 2026May 09, 2026 06:18 IST
In the letter, RBIOA General Secretary Jeet Pathak said the association had participated in the consultative process with the legitimate expectation that the long-standing issue of stagnation in the officer cadre would finally be addressed.
Sat, May 09, 2026May 08, 2026 10:16 IST
The key issues on the agenda included review of Tata Trusts representation on the board of Tata Sons, differing views among trustees regarding the potential listing of Tata Sons and the issue of perpetual trustees.
Sat, May 09, 2026May 07, 2026 11:07 IST
Fairfax will increase its holding in IIFL Capital to at least 51% through a Rs 2,000 crore investment and multiple share acquisition routes.
Fri, May 08, 2026
