But whether any of that sentiment translates into more U.S. votes on Nov. 8 is, of course, the key question. In the United States political strategists say Indian Americans are slowly taking a more prominent role in corporate America — specifically in the technology and financial services industries.
"We're only 1 percent of the population, but South Asians tend to be highly influential and wealthy," said M.R. Rangaswami, Silicon Valley investor and founder of Indiaspora.
Indian Americans are among the most highly educated U.S. ethnic groups, with 70 percent of Indian Americans aged 25 and older holding a college degrees in 2010, which is 2.5 times the rate among the overall U.S. population, according to data from the Pew Research Center. The median annual household income for Indian Americans in 2010 was $88,000, much higher than the U.S. average.
Trump realized the importance of the group and therefore has put in concerted effort to win their votes. This week, Trump made a video that trended on social media where he recited a statement in Hindi, India's national language, ahead of Diwali, the Indian New Year which is celebrated on November 4.