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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November 13, 2000 00:00 IST
Mumbai, Nov 12: Institutions have once again proved that they would prefer to play the role of `dog in the manger' when it comes to encour...
Mon, Nov 13, 2000
November 06, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, NOV 5: The `expansion' drive of Ispat Industries is in full swing despite the sluggish steel market. As part of its ongoing mega p...
Mon, Nov 06, 2000
October 30, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, OCT 29: Who said Indian companies are not active in stock market operations? While many corporates may not be indulging in direct ...
Mon, Oct 30, 2000
October 27, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, OCT 26: Investors who are saddled with stocks of Great Eastern Shipping (GES) have reasons to be happy with the takeover offer mad...
Fri, Oct 27, 2000
October 22, 2000 00:00 IST
Mumbai, October 21: If you're wondering why Tata chieftain Ratan Tata went to lobby with SEBI chief on behalf of Nusli Wadia, it wasn't ju...
Sun, Oct 22, 2000
October 16, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, OCT 15:The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) decision to put on hold the rolling settlement system in A group shares i...
Mon, Oct 16, 2000
October 15, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, OCT 14: Essar Steel of the Ruias has run up a whopping overdue amount of Rs 2,144.50 crore on its loans and advances as on March 3...
Sun, Oct 15, 2000
October 09, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, OCT 8: Indian corporates have always proved that when it comes to dismal performance, they are not behind anyone. While infotech c...
Mon, Oct 09, 2000
October 08, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, OCT 7: Indian corporates have always proved that when it comes to dismal performance, they are not behind anyone. While infotech c...
Sun, Oct 08, 2000
September 25, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, SEP 24: If you're planning to invest in ICE (infotech, communication and entertainment) stocks, think twice. Investors (long-term ...
Mon, Sep 25, 2000
September 24, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, SEP 24: If you're planning to invest in ICE (infotech, communication and entertainment) stocks, think twice. Investors (long-term ...
Sun, Sep 24, 2000
September 17, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, SEP 16: The jewels in the crown are fast losing their colour and value. While other infotech and telecom companies were zooming on...
Sun, Sep 17, 2000
September 06, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, SEP 5: Business groups which were in the forefront of a major expansion and diversification drive have now started topping the def...
Wed, Sep 06, 2000
September 03, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, SEP 2: Promoters are not wasting this opportunity. With the stock markets showing signs of stability, promoters have started rushi...
Sun, Sep 03, 2000
August 28, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, AUG 27: If you think that companies have stopped changing their names to take advantage of the booming infotech and biotech busine...
Mon, Aug 28, 2000
August 16, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, AUG 15: The saga of Bank of Rajasthan (BoR) mismanagement has entered a new phase with an enquiry by the Central Bureau of Investi...
Wed, Aug 16, 2000
July 30, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, JULY 29: Derivatives trading which was flagged with much fanfare earlier this year has failed to evoke much response from institut...
Sun, Jul 30, 2000
July 26, 2000 00:00 IST
For lakhs of workers in the country, the writing on the wall is clear. Theera of high interest rates is over. Their savings will be deplet...
Wed, Jul 26, 2000
July 24, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, JULY 23: It seems to be a `quit India' time for foreign investors. The intensity of selling by foreign institutional investors (FI...
Mon, Jul 24, 2000
July 12, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, JULY 11: While the government is dilly-dallying on the disinvestment process, the market value of public sector companies is fast ...
Wed, Jul 12, 2000
June 18, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, JUNE 17: It's going to be a tough time ahead for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The monetary and banking regulator will have to ...
Sun, Jun 18, 2000
May 15, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, MAY 14: Many leading business groups are now knocking at the doors of financial institutions to reschedule their loans in a bid to...
Mon, May 15, 2000
May 08, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, MAY 7: A strong lobby of market operators and promoters is out to scuttle the rolling settlement system on the stock markets. Reas...
Mon, May 08, 2000
April 24, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, APR 23: The born-again Sensex (Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index) has proved to be more volatile than its old version. The fan...
Mon, Apr 24, 2000
April 17, 2000 00:00 IST
MUMBAI, APR 16: The Wall Street plunge has come as a rude shock to a host of Indian companies which have planned ADR and GDR issues. With ...
Mon, Apr 17, 2000


