The present research entitled “An economic analysis of production management of watermelon in Haveri (Karnataka) and Ananthapur districts (Andhra Pradesh) - A comparative analysis” was carried out during the year 2017-18. For the study, 100 farmers were selected randomly from the study area. The main objectives of the study were to analyze the costs, returns and profitability of watermelon production in the study area. All the farmers (100%) in both the districts had sown seeds during rabi season and adopted drip irrigation for cultivating watermelon. | An economic analysis of production management of watermelon in Haveri Karnataka and Ananthapur districts Andhra Pradesh - A comparative analysis