Cloud migration is no longer optional for businesses that want to remain competitive. For Indian SMEs, the cloud offers scalability, reduced capital expenditure, and access to enterprise-grade tools at fraction of the traditional cost.
Why Migrate Now?
With Indian data-centre costs rising and digital-first competitors emerging daily, delaying migration carries real business risk. AWS Mumbai, Azure India Central, and GCP Mumbai regions now offer low-latency options compliant with India's data-localisation guidelines.
Step 1 — Assess Your Current Workloads
Audit every application: categorise as Lift-and-Shift, Re-platform, or Re-architect. Most SMEs find that 60–70 % of workloads can be lifted and shifted in weeks with minimal downtime.
Step 2 — Calculate TCO
Use AWS Pricing Calculator or Azure TCO Calculator. Include egress costs — often underestimated by 30–40 %.
Step 3 — Security & Compliance First
Configure VPCs, IAM roles, and encryption at rest before the first workload moves. For RBI-regulated entities, ensure data residency in India.