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).
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December 18, 2025 14:14 IST
Mizuho’s acquisition of Avendus is the latest in a series of deals that point to a strategic shift by Japanese mega banks to the Indian market
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
December 17, 2025 15:50 IST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the rate cuts carried out during his tenure had helped engineer a “Goldilocks phase” of brisk growth with low inflation.
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
December 17, 2025 04:29 IST
Under the revised provisions, the IRDAI Chairperson will be empowered to order searches, seizures and inspections if there is reason to believe that insurers and related entities have failed to produce documents, are withholding information relevant to an investigation, or are likely to tamper with records.
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
December 13, 2025 13:59 IST
The final draft of the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 has both hits and misses. Here’s an overview.
Mon, Dec 15, 2025
December 11, 2025 22:08 IST
To be sure, every RBI governor invariably walks into a storm. However, the issues confronting Malhotra, who completed one year as the central bank governor on Thursday, are more worrisome going forward than those he tackled in his first year.
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
December 09, 2025 20:40 IST
Intermediation cost refers to the cost of running the banking business—the expenses banks incur to mobilise deposits, extend loans, manage risks, operate branches and digital channels, pay employees, comply with regulations and maintain technology infrastructure
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
December 08, 2025 21:58 IST
Chandra highlighted the need for a healthy venture capital and growth capital ecosystem to sustain the entire investment chain and support innovation and job creation.
Mon, Dec 08, 2025
December 05, 2025 21:40 IST
Tata, 95, is remembered for her pivotal role in shaping Lakme into India’s leading cosmetics brand and for laying the foundation of modern fashion retail in the country through the creation of the Westside chain, the Tata group said in a statement.
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
December 05, 2025 20:18 IST
Sathe and his firm collected Rs 601 crore from people in the garb of stock market education
Sat, Dec 06, 2025
December 05, 2025 13:07 IST
Malhotra cites strong reserves and ‘efficient’ and 'deep' markets, comfortable external sector
Sat, Dec 06, 2025
December 05, 2025 11:03 IST
RBI Policy Meeting, RBI Repo Rate Cut Today: RBI Governor says inflation is likely to be softer than what was projected in October.
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
December 03, 2025 16:52 IST
The Indian rupee is witnessing sustained pressure, driven by forces such as persistent dollar outflows, and the prolonged delay in finalising a trade deal with the US. Here's the full picture, including what lies ahead
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
December 02, 2025 20:25 IST
Annual Report of the Ombudsman Scheme 2024-25 released by Reserve Bank of India.
Wed, Dec 03, 2025
December 02, 2025 05:40 IST
Mistry said he would not seek funds from the philanthropic entities that control the Tata conglomerate, particularly since he was removed from them last month.
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
December 02, 2025 02:39 IST
The UK firm, which currently owns 49 per cent of the fund house, will sell 10 per cent of its stake through the issue, while ICICI Bank will retain its 51 per cent holding.
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
December 01, 2025 22:44 IST
To implement the higher FDI cap, the government will amend the Insurance Act, 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999. Sitharaman has already indicated that the draft Bill will be tabled in Parliament shortly.
Mon, Dec 01, 2025
November 30, 2025 20:38 IST
On a year-on-year basis, the Sensex has risen only 8.42 per cent, despite strong macroeconomic indicators and good domestic flows, especially through mutual funds.
Mon, Dec 01, 2025
November 27, 2025 14:25 IST
Sensex 86000 journey, India US trade tensions: Experts have cautioned investors to guard against over-enthusiasm or FOMO (fear of missing out) buying, as the rally continues to be narrow.
Fri, Nov 28, 2025
November 27, 2025 09:45 IST
The surge is driven by earnings recovery, cooling valuations, and a resilient economy supported by steady fiscal and monetary policies
Fri, Nov 28, 2025
November 26, 2025 16:20 IST
Stock markets rallied 1.2 percent Wednesday, and are all set to hit record high in the coming days. Here’s what has changed in the last few days.
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
November 25, 2025 04:44 IST
Loans above Rs 75 lakh now contribute 39.4 per cent of total originations. PSU banks strengthened their lead in the segment, lifting their market share to 50 per cent, according to data from CRIF High Mark, a credit information bureau registered with the RBI.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
November 24, 2025 04:20 IST
Tension persists as September 11 meeting also seen to have cost Trusts a seat on Tata Sons board.
Mon, Nov 24, 2025
November 22, 2025 13:30 IST
Says he seconded Noel Tata as Chairman of Tata Trusts; hurt by “engineered media coverage”
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
November 21, 2025 13:02 IST
Irdai flags growing gap between health claims and payouts; incurred claims ratio lowest in the case of standalone health insurers
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
November 19, 2025 10:22 IST
Are IPOs becoming systematically overpriced? Are promoters and early investors using IPOs as an exit route to cash out their holdings while the public enters these stocks at inflated prices?
Sun, Nov 23, 2025




