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Cloud Migration for Indian SMBs — AWS, Azure & GCP Compared (2026)

Cloud migration is no longer "if" for Indian SMBs — it's "which, how fast, and at what cost." This guide compares AWS, Azure and GCP through an Indian lens: data residency (Mumbai vs Hyderabad regions), real INR pricing, DPDP compliance posture, migration playbooks for common workloads (Tally, Zoho, ERP, file servers), and when hybrid still makes sense.

Last updated: 2026-05-01

AWS vs Azure vs GCP — the strengths in India 2026

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Data residency — Mumbai, Hyderabad and the DPDP question

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Real INR cost — workload-by-workload

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Tally / Zoho / ERP migration playbook

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When hybrid still makes sense in India

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FAQs

Which Indian region should I pick — Mumbai or Hyderabad?

Detailed answer coming soon. Short version: Mumbai for BFSI/fintech (closer to NSE/BSE), Hyderabad for everyone else (newer hardware, slightly cheaper).

Does DPDP allow data outside India?

Detailed answer coming soon. Short version: yes, but you need a documented Data Transfer Agreement and ensure adequate-protection criteria.