**💹 Economy/Policy**
– Hotel stays with tariffs up to **₹7,500/day** will get cheaper by up to ₹525 from Monday due to GST cuts.
– India and Oman to sign a **CEPA trade pact soon**, boosting bilateral trade.
– Govt considering a **strategic rare earth reserve** to counter supply chain risks.
– PM Modi: **GST 2.0 & I-T exemptions** to help Indians save ₹2.5 lakh crore annually.
– **Regional LLM development in Indian languages** expected to drive job creation, says Keshav Murugesh.
**📈 Equity Markets**
– Gift Nifty signals a **weak start** for Nifty; global cues (GST, H-1B, US trade talks) in focus.
– US equity markets ended lower last session on policy jitters; Asian markets opened mixed today.
**🏦 Companies**
– **TV makers slash prices** by up to ₹85,000 across models after GST 2.0 rate cuts.
**🌍 Global/World**
– Trump’s **H-1B visa fee hike** sparks chaos: workers rush to US, IT firms brace for higher costs.
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