NCDEX trading losses reclassified as non-speculative u/s 43(5)(e), now offsettable against other business income.

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....Disallowing the NCDEX Trading Loss - Speculation Loss - It is not in dispute that the assessee's transactions in agricultural commodity derivative were otherwise eligible transaction within the meaning of Section 43(5)(e) of the Act, we set aside the orders of the lower authorities on this issue and direct the AO to treat the loss in said transaction as non- speculative business loss and accordingly allow set off of the same from other business income as per law. - AT....