The Trade Minister appears to be tempering expectations on delivering a free trade deal with India. 

Pre-election, National promised to get an agreement within its first term.

Todd McClay has met his Indian counterpart six times this year - and the Prime Minister had a sit-down meeting with President Modi in October. 

NewstalkZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says McClay  won't confirm if this goal will be met within the Government's first term.

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