Is banana (kela) farming profitable per acre in Maharashtra?

Banana can be among the more profitable horticulture crops when grown well with tissue culture plants and drip fertigation, but actual returns depend heavily on yield, variety, and market price at harvest. In good Jalgaon plantations farmers commonly target around 35 to 45 tonnes per acre with G9, and net returns can be attractive from the first crop, with ratoon crops reducing establishment cost. However prices fluctuate, and input costs for drip, fertigation, and plant material are significant. Treat any per-acre profit figure with caution and prepare a realistic budget. For current input costs and local mandi rates, check your district horticulture office and the local APMC.