How will loss set and carry forward work in case of equities since they were tax free on LTCG till last year?

Now that LTCG on equity and equity funds are also being taxed, can you tell me how the loss set offs will work in this case?

I have losses on long term equities sold in November 2017. Can I now claim that as a set off against my capital gains this year?

What is your view on Lupin stock since it has got into profit from loss last year? Should I buy more of this stock at current prices?

Is it possible scenario that I make profit on sale of assets but still declare loss for the Income Tax purpose?

What are the major private placements of bonds that were done in the last five years and what is their size in these cases?

What is the incidence of taxation of LTCG and STCG in case of equities?

How is the classification of STCG and LTCG done in case of equities?

I have a loss in my house property in the form of interest paid on home loan. Can I set off that loss against my STCG or LTCG? What is permitted?

What is the reason for the sharp fall in commodity market volumes in the last few months since the beginning of this year 2020?

What is your view on buying shares of IndusInd Bank? The bank is still good and the price is down nearly 70% in the last one year, so what do you suggest?