AWS vs Google Cloud: Which Cloud Platform is Best for Indian Businesses in 2026?
AWS and Google Cloud are the two most used cloud platforms by Indian businesses and startups in 2026. Both have data centres in Mumbai; both offer startup credit programmes. This comparison helps Indian CTOs and IT managers choose the right cloud platform.
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Google Cloud Platform
India Regions
ap-south-1 (Mumbai) + ap-south-2 (Hyderabad)
asia-south1 (Mumbai) + asia-south2 (Delhi)
India Startup Credits
AWS Activate — up to
00,000
Google for Startups — up to $200,000
Compute
EC2 (widest variety)
Compute Engine (better sustained use discounts)
Object Storage
S3 — industry standard
Cloud Storage — cheaper egress within Google
Managed Kubernetes
EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
GKE — more mature Kubernetes management
AI/ML Platform
SageMaker (mature)
Vertex AI + Gemini models (strongest in 2026)
Data Warehouse
Redshift
BigQuery — serverless, pay-per-query, India's #1 for analytics
CDN India PoPs
CloudFront — 11 India edge locations
Cloud CDN — 8+ India edge locations
INR Billing
Yes — AWS India (AISPL)
Yes — Google Cloud India
GST Invoice
Yes (via AISPL)
Yes (Google India)
Partner Ecosystem India
Largest — 500+ AWS partners in India
Growing — strong in Bengaluru/Hyderabad tech clusters
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AWS have GST-compliant billing for Indian businesses?
Yes. AWS India operates through AISPL (Amazon Internet Services Private Limited) which issues GST-compliant invoices in INR. You need to sign up via aws.amazon.com/in and complete KYC with your GSTIN.
Which cloud is better for Indian e-commerce companies?
Both work well. AWS is used by Flipkart (historically), Myntra, and many Indian D2C brands. Google Cloud is used by Nykaa and Dunzo. AWS has slightly better managed database options (RDS, Aurora) for e-commerce. For new Indian e-commerce startups, both are equally viable — choose based on team expertise.
Is Microsoft Azure better than AWS and Google Cloud for India?
Azure is a strong third option, especially for enterprises using Microsoft 365 and Windows Server workloads. Azure has three India regions (Central, South, West) and the best Active Directory integration. We recommend AWS for general workloads, Google Cloud for data/AI, and Azure for Microsoft-centric enterprises.
Need help choosing or migrating to the right cloud? Our cloud architects guide Indian businesses through platform selection and migration.