The trade minister says domestic issues in India could interfere with plans to complete a free trade deal, but is confident Australia remains on track to complete it by year end.
The pact is likely to dominate talks between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey on Monday.
Andrew Robb hopes they emerge from the meeting with a confirmation of the intent to sign the deal.
But the trade minister is buoyed by the reassurances he's received from Mr Modi during various talks throughout the year.
"He's said to me at the outset ... what he wants from Australia is access to our expertise to help India realise its full potential," Mr Robb told reporters in Manila on Sunday night.
The minister said Australia would benefit greatly from a pact with one of its fastest growing markets for goods and services.
However issues in India could impact on Australia's plans on realising the deal.
"We have got a program which will see us complete it ... and with India in particular they have lots of other issues that can interfere with our program.
"But at the moment we are still on track to complete a free trade agreement by the end of the year," he said.
Mr Modi says he sees a new "confidence and enthusiasm" in Australian businesses that deal with his country.
The Indian prime minister met Mr Turnbull on Sunday, describing the number of Australian business chiefs visiting his country as "unprecedented".
Mr Turnbull said the relationship was getting stronger and Australia was keen to conclude a free trade agreement with India.
