Hi, my ques is if has stopped trading he should declare himself as a trader or in business for return purpose

Hi, I use to trade actively in intraday, Delivery and F&O segments but I hav stopped trading since last few months, I have a loss in all d segments. Should i declare des as a trader or business as i no longer do trading.

Yes if in financial year you have done any trading, it has to be declared.

Check this module: http://zerodha.com/varsity/module/markets-and-taxation/