Trump could potentially do better than any recent republican candidate amongst Indian Hindus/Sikhs. A few opinions why:
1. Many Hindus are doctors. My PCP and Cardiologist are both Indian and we get into great political discussions sometimes. They hate Obamacare. My assumption is that they are not the only 2 Indian doctors opposed to Obamacare.
2. Many Indians are small business owners. Most small business owners like the idea of less regulation and lower taxes.
3. Hindus/Sikhs in India suffer 10x more from Islamic terrorism (from neighboring Pakistan) than we do right now here. Trump is tough on terror and i’m sure they like his tough vetting and no syrian refugees proposals.
4. There families have a typically conservative formation. Low divorce rate, hard-working people and kids. Peaceful, god-fearing people.
Trump would be smart to target this audience more.