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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 06, 2026 12:51 IST
Claire who had a chequered career, led business development and corporate strategy at Rheos Medicines, where she supported a major partnership with Roche.
Wed, May 06, 2026May 06, 2026 09:05 IST
Current 4% target considered suitable to its stage of economic development, says Gupta.
Wed, May 06, 2026May 05, 2026 22:26 IST
Tata Trusts board meeting will review the Tata Trusts’ board representation in Tata Sons as per the agenda of the meeting.
Wed, May 06, 2026May 05, 2026 05:18 IST
Despite Vedanta offering a higher overall bid, lenders favoured Adani’s plan for Jaiprakash Associates as it promised a larger upfront payment and a shorter payout timeline, reducing risk and enabling faster cash recovery.
Tue, May 05, 2026May 02, 2026 05:32 IST
If the RBI rejects the application of Tata Sons, it will have to go for an IPO and list the shares on the stock exchanges
Sat, May 02, 2026April 27, 2026 10:20 IST
The deal comes at a time when the Donald Trump administration is progressively disincentivising foreign pharma manufacturers, especially makers of non-generics and those shopping in drugs from other manufacturing hubs
Tue, Apr 28, 2026April 27, 2026 05:48 IST
The carrier will pay about $33 million in premiums this cycle, compared to approximately $30 million previously.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026April 25, 2026 15:32 IST
No citizen has to repeat the same verification journey across multiple financial products and platforms, Sitharaman says
Sat, Apr 25, 2026April 25, 2026 12:30 IST
Before the RBI action began in 2022, the bank had over 300 million wallets and 30 million bank accounts, and claimed that it was driving financial inclusion in India.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026April 24, 2026 21:47 IST
Paytm Payments Bank has been under regulatory scrutiny since 2018 owing to multiple compliance concerns. On Friday, the RBI said bank’s operations were conducted in a way that was 'detrimental to the interest of the bank and its depositors'
Sat, Apr 25, 2026April 24, 2026 21:03 IST
Speaking on the tendency to bypass rules at a function here, Bhattacharya said that individuals and businesses often look for shortcuts, prompting regulators to respond with tighter controls.
Sat, Apr 25, 2026April 24, 2026 07:58 IST
If the conflict remains unresolved for a long duration, it can make the task of central banks arduous in their endeavour to rein in inflation expectations while minimising growth sacrifice, says Malhotra
Fri, Apr 24, 2026April 24, 2026 07:31 IST
From supply to demand shocks: RBI bulletin calls for 'careful and continuous assessment', while noting that strong macro fundamentals should help the Indian economy remain resilient to such shocks.
Fri, Apr 24, 2026April 24, 2026 01:14 IST
Riding on strong AI traction, the IT major says its Topaz Fabric platform and AI-first strategy are gaining market momentum.
Fri, Apr 24, 2026April 22, 2026 22:04 IST
If the conflict remains unresolved for a long duration, it can make the task of central banks arduous in their endeavour to rein in inflation expectations while minimising growth sacrifice, Malhotra said.
Wed, Apr 22, 2026April 22, 2026 08:07 IST
Customers will bear no charges for e-mandates, and can modify or withdraw them at any time under the new framework
Wed, Apr 22, 2026April 21, 2026 05:01 IST
On Sunday, Tata Trusts said the board of trustees of Bai Hirabai Trust has decided to remove restrictive eligibility clauses and bring them in line with those followed by other Tata group trusts.
Tue, Apr 21, 2026April 20, 2026 22:25 IST
The rupee had been weakening even before the Iran conflict, driven by capital outflows, says Subbarao
Tue, Apr 21, 2026April 20, 2026 21:32 IST
The central bank allows authorised dealers to offer non-deliverable forwards once again
Mon, Apr 20, 2026April 20, 2026 06:01 IST
Under existing regulations, firms meeting specified financial thresholds are required to allocate at least 2% of their average net profits towards CSR initiatives
Mon, Apr 20, 2026April 19, 2026 20:33 IST
Mehli Mistry, former trustee of Tata Trusts, had formally challenged the appointment and continuation of two trustees — Venu Srinivasan and former Defence Secretary Vijay Singh — of Bai Hirabai Trust before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner.
Mon, Apr 20, 2026April 17, 2026 04:30 IST
“There is a good case for the government to appoint one or two trustees of high standing like former judges or reputed scientists to restore order and credibility,” a trustee, who did not wish to be named, told The Indian Express.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026April 16, 2026 12:44 IST
Bank nationalisation undoubtedly remains the most important economic decision taken by any Indian government. Not even the 1991 reforms are comparable in their consequences — political, social and, of course, economic.
Thu, Apr 16, 2026April 12, 2026 22:48 IST
Benchmark indices, including the Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open with a gap-down, potentially erasing a portion of the recent ‘ceasefire rally’, according to the experts.
Mon, Apr 13, 2026April 11, 2026 08:08 IST
This transition carries far-reaching implications for large conglomerates like Tata Sons, potentially accelerating their path toward a stock market listing
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
