I would avoid EK as you will be transitting DXB at the same time as everyone else in transit to/from the sub-continent. Unless you have lounge access, which you might consider paying for, it's a ghastly experience.
AUH is probably better, the same will apply but the numbers are smaller.
Depending on where you have to go in India, I would use KLM via AMS or LH via MUC (but they may not have the right schedules and destinations).