JD vs Outright Calculator for Developers
Compare a JD against an outright land purchase in IRR and NPV terms. See where capital efficiency wins and where outright control pays off — for any plot in India.
FAQ's
The build vs buy question, and the math behind it.
How does this differ from the landowner JD vs Outright calculator ?
Same trade-off, opposite side of the table. The landowner version compares cash today against future built-up share. This one compares an outright land purchase (your full capital deployed) against a JD (no land capital, but you give up a share of revenue). Inputs and outputs flip — landowners watch NPV; developers also care about IRR. For real Indian deals played out both ways, see JD vs Outright Calculator for Landowners.
Why is IRR usually higher for JD ?
Because no land capital is tied up. A JD's denominator is just construction cost, while outright's denominator is land cost plus construction. Even when JD revenue is smaller (you give up a share), the return on deployed capital is usually higher. That is why capital-efficient developers run multiple JDs in parallel.
Why does outright usually win on absolute profit (NPV) ?
Because you keep 100% of revenue instead of giving up 35–50% to the landowner. If the land is reasonably priced and the project completes on time, outright produces more total profit per project — just from a larger denominator of capital.
What owner share should I budget for in JD negotiations ?
Most urban JDs settle between 35% and 50% for the landowner, depending on land location, FSI, and project scale. Prime city locations command higher owner shares; outskirts and larger plots settle lower. See the JD Ratios Hyderabad and JD Ratios Bengaluru for current zone-by-zone breakdowns.
What discount rate should developers use ?
Use your firm's hurdle rate. Most Indian residential developers use 12–18%; commercial developers and capital-constrained firms go higher. If you do not have a fixed rate, 15% is a reasonable default — it captures both the cost of capital and an execution risk premium.
How is developer income taxed ?
Sale of constructed property is business income, not capital gains. Companies with turnover under ₹400 Cr pay 25%; LLPs and most partnerships pay 30%. Developers do not get the Section 45(5A) deferral — that is only for the landowner side.
What about construction loan interest ?
Not modelled separately in this calculator. If you are funding construction with debt, factor the interest cost into your construction cost per sqft input — or use a higher discount rate to reflect a higher cost of capital.
How do I find JD-Ready land ?
The Developer Dashboard maps JD-ready parcels across cities — every listing has site maps, seller contact, and 1acre's commentary on location features. Filter by location, size, and readiness.
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