Can i claim interest paid on borrowed funds for Investment in shares as deduction


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Generally, you cannot claim interest paid on borrowed funds as a deduction when calculating income tax liability under the 'capital gains' category for investments in shares or mutual funds. However, if the income generated from these investments is treated as 'income from business', then the interest paid on the borrowed funds may be allowable as an expense.

26 September 2021 If i invest in shares / mutual funds using borrowed funds , can i claim interest paid for these borrowed
funds as expense while calculating income tax liablity under income from capital gains

26 September 2021 No. for capital gains, its not cost of improvement.

26 September 2021 Sir , Will the interest paid allowed as expense if Income is chargeable under Income from Business ?

26 September 2021 Yes..... .


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