A field study was contacted at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupet to evaluate the yield and economics of banana cultivation during the years 2012 – 2013. More gross returns (3,74,110) were obtained with the application of 80 % RDF (inorganic) + 20 % RDF (FYM) along with Azospirillum, Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and Frateuria aurantia (FA). Production of banana with the application of 80 % RDF (inorganic) + 20 % RDF (FYM) along with Azospirillum, Phosphate solubilizing bacteria and Frateuria aurantia and disposing the banana bunches has resulted in a higher benefit cost ratio (3.59). More gross returns were obtained due to higher bunch yield in the treatments containing inorganic fertilizers, organic sources of nutrients along with biofertilizers. However, application of recommended dose of fertilizers in the form of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients along with biofertilizers was found economical despite its higher cost of cultivation.

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