51-year-old Obama, who defied a stiff challenge from Mitt Romney to win a presidential term again, faces thorny four years ahead amid concerns over sluggish economy while his foreign policy may continue to focus on Asia-Pacific where India is being seen as a linchpin in the US strategy.
A votary of strong ties with India, domestic compulsions forced him to raise his voice against outsourcing jobs to India during his election campaign.
Obama, the first ever US President to travel to India in his first term, has endorsed New Delhi for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
Notwithstanding strong dissatisfaction with his handling of the struggling economy, voters still remained loyal to him.
