The Prime Minister has indicated trade talks with India are progressing well - and speculation claims both nations could have a trade deal by next year.

Trade Minister Todd McClay has been hosting Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Auckland for a fifth round of talks on a trade deal.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis won't disclose too much, but she says good progress is being made.

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