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Need to file ITR if only loss from equity?
Published 16 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis Even if you only incurred losses from equity or mutual funds and your total income is below the basic exemption limit, filing an Income
Synopsis Even if you only incurred losses from equity or mutual funds and your total income is below the basic exemption limit, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is generally not mandatory unless you wish to carry forward these losses. However, long-term capital gains from listed equities, even if below Rs 1.
Published: June 16, 2026 โข 7:17 AM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 11:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Even if you only incurred losses from equity or mutual funds and your total income is below the basic exemption limit, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is generally not mandatory unless you wish to carry forward these losses.
However, long-term capital gains from listed equities, even if below Rs 1.