Upset techies, Trump & bank shocker. Read what made news this week

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No 3-month notice period! Techies want Modi govt to ease rules for quitting  For India's IT employees — expected to receive low single-digit wage increases for the next financial year — the situation is onerous. readmore Donald Trump's merit-based immigration could help Indians in US The reform may also affect the ability of brothers and sisters and elderly parents of citizens to immigrate if they are subjected to a points system. Banks to levy Rs 150 after four cash tansactions The notification says that first four transactions are free and "5th transaction onwards - Rs 150 per transaction (plus taxes & cess) would be levied"

Editor's Pick India's bleeding startups stare at a harsh summer, hands out pink slips to hundreds While the trouble at Snapdeal has grabbed attention, others such as Craftsvilla, YepMe and Tolexo are among the startups that have fired staff. Reliance Jio could end up losing half of its subscribers after April A cross section of phone users ET spoke to suggested many would like to wait and see the quality and speed of data before switching alliance. H-1B visa: Why Warren Buffett is bullish on immigrants Buffett's statement could be a reality check for US President Donald Trump's controversial efforts to cap work visas for foreign companies. Tirupati's Lord Balaji shrine has over Rs 4 crore in junked notes The temple administration has written to the government and the Reserve Bank of India on the fate of the accumulated notes and was awaiting a response

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Story of The Week India's strong GDP data leaves economists scratching their heads Modi's decision last November to outlaw old Rs 500 Rs 1,000 rupee banknotes was widely expected to exact a heavy toll on an economy. read more

Money Tax-free limit for gratuity hiked to Rs 20 lakh Presently, an employee with at least five years of continuous service is eligible to get gratuity, which forms part of the overall salary package. Tax savings that do not actually help save much Capital gains bonds are a bad investment. However, people who are otherwise financially smart keep falling for it just because they have a `tax saving' label on them.

Stock Round Up Five golden rules to always be in profit when you invest in equities GST is expected to improve tax compliance in the medium term besides removing barriers to investment, particularly for foreign direct investment.

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