Presently, Vivian Fernandes is an independent writer, predominantly focusing on agriculture. He contributes to a bi-weekly column named “Chlorophile” in the Financial Express. Additionally, He is collaborating on a book concerning India while maintaining an extensive portfolio of approximately 450 articles on Indian agriculture over the past three years. These pieces, primarily sourced from rural locales, encapsulate not only the challenges facing farmers but also the dynamic essence of Indian agricultural practices. They are available to read on his website, www.smartindianagriculture.com. Furthermore, his work have been featured in various esteemed publications such as www.thequint.com, www.bloombergquint.com, Swarajya magazine, India Legal, and www.scroll.in, among others.
He is particularly enthusiastic about undertaking reporting assignments, with a specific focus on agriculture, for both Indian and international publications.
In 2015, He spearheaded a comprehensive 10-part series titled “Smart Agriculture,” entirely based on firsthand rural reportage. This artisanal endeavor entailed extensive travel spanning six months, during which he conceptualized, scripted, reported, anchored, and contributed to the video editing process. The series was broadcast on CNN News 18 and CNBC Awaaz.
Prior to this endeavor, subsequent to his departure from TV18 (CNBC-TV18) after an 18-year tenure in 2012, he authored a book titled “Modi: Leadership, Governance, and Performance,” offering insights into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administrative approach and achievements from a pro-market perspective. Notably, he refrained from addressing Modi’s communal Hindutva politics, a stance which he vehemently oppose. In hindsight, he finds himself disillusioned with Modi’s management of the Indian economy.
In 2012, he collaborated on a book with the founder of Network 18, focusing on the comparative analysis of infrastructure development between India and China, where his primary contribution centered on juxtaposing infrastructure initiatives in both nations.
His previous professional engagements include roles at India Today, Hindustan Times, Business and Political Observer, and Dataquest.
