First cycle, need expert guidance

So I am planning to purchase my first hybrid, my own research has gotten me to narrow it to Omo bikes, my budget is around 25k and I was looking at Omo ladakh prime for the same. I also considered Cradiac gunner pro max.
I am opting tektro mechanical, zoom mcera suspension, still super confused about gearset, whether to go with 1.8 or 3x8??

Purpose:- Casual morning cycling, eventually I would like to do longer rides occasionally.

Questions:

1. Whether Omo is trustworthy for the purpose. If not what other bicycles would you suggest in the same budget.
2. What specs should I go for? Should I upgrade to Suntour suspension (I dont wanna go full offroad but I would like to go slightly outside the city to explore ig)
3. Gearset confusion:- Considering mostly casual to moderate biking, whether 1x8 is sufficient as I’d the convenience of low maintenance.