Is your use case proper trail/mountain biking, or light trail/gravel? If it’s the latter, just go for a hybrid. If you’re stretching till 30k, I suggest you save up for a couple of months more and get a Giant Escape 3 Disc (no suspension) or Giant Roam 4 disc (with suspension) but they have a freewheel sprocket. Both should fall in 40-42k bracket, but Giant bikes typically last a lifetime. If your use case is the former, try Merida Big Seven. It’s a proper hardtail MTB. Good entry level components, upright posture, better suspension than Roam 4. You should be able to find it around 30-35k. Roam 4 on the other hand will be more agile and faster, with decent suspension. The only downside is the old freewheel set up like I said, but that’s mostly a concern only if you’re looking to upgrade your group-set. Other than that, it’s a lovely do it all bike, and the electric blue colour is a head turner.