How will markets open today? GIFT Nifty lower, Nikkei up, GST and 10 cues at this hour

The recent $100,000 hike in US H-1B visa fees has put Indian IT stocks in the spotlight. GIFT Nifty opens low, with focus on autos, metals, infrastructure, and IT sectors. Market sentiment to be guided by global cues, domestic triggers, and economic data. US markets hit record highs, but concerns over visa fee hike remain.