The Super Hornet is also heavier & more expensive.Serious considerations if you are on a medium size carrier with a ski-jump.Not to mention political factors-buy Yankee,the Deal is off!!
The only other aircraft seriously considered by India was the French Rafale M.
The SH is hands down the most capable carrier based platform anywhere today. The MIG29 is a Soviet attempt at building a cheap land based fighter comparable to a F16. A Cold War relict with short legs and quick turn around times and modest payload, this platform in a naval version is overtaxed.