Applicability of 44ad in case of loss of a firm

Dear Colleagues,

                                    My query is related to a partnership firm engaged in the business of investments in the stock market. The firm has a business loss of around 2L and has a turnover of delivery based transactions of 30 Lacs and F&O total of Profit/loss of Rs. 17 Lacs. Kindly advise whether by virtue of 44AD(5) where the tax audit is compulsory in this case even if the amount of income is below maximum amount not chargeable to tax (i.e. zero).

Thanks!

CA. Puneet Oberoi