South Mumbai's familiar rhythms, its hustle-bustle, street vendors and their wares - it will all be missing when Air Force One touches down at the Mumbai airport on Saturday.
The 9.5% unemployment rate was the single biggest factor for Obama's setback. In India, he will job-hunt, hoping that India can offer employment opportunities for America's faltering economy.
The new balance of power in the US Congress will affect Obama's policy on Pakistan and China. Republicans have generally been seen as more pragmatic in their approach towards India.