U.S. companies are driven by the fundamentals of capitalism, free-trade, and competition; these same drivers of American business created the in the first place.

The main point is that Obama's administration simply won't have the time and capacity to look specifically at any large-scale policies on outsourcing. They have larger battles to fight. But, he can greatly . If he can fix the economy, it is good for everyone. If he can't, it is bad for everyone ... including Indian companies.

There is a lot of hope and pressure on Obama. The world needs him to come through. India and the rest of the world will be watching ... and hoping for his success.

Scott Staples is the president and co-CEO of IT Services at MindTree, operating out of MindTree's U.S. headquarters in Warren, NJ. As co-CEO, Staples shares responsibility for all aspects of MindTree's IT Services business around the world. He has 20 years experience in the market, focusing on IT consulting, management consulting, and the financial services and healthcare industries.