India and Australia are facing hurdles in their trade talks involving dairy and wine tariffs as negotiations on a broader trade agreement have slowed down.
India's reluctance to make concessions on dairy and agriculture products due to pressure from powerful farm groups and political sensitivities is a key sticking point.
Under the interim trade pact, tariffs on Australian wine were reduced, but Australia is pushing for further cuts and better access for dairy products in the Indian market.
Despite the challenges, officials from both countries remain hopeful that the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations could lead to a boost in bilateral trade and economic partnership.