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Fuel rates are at record highs across the country and petrol has crossed Rs 100 a litre mark in about a dozen states and union territories.

Amid exceptional uncertainty, the global economy is projected to grow 5.5 per cent in 2021 and 4.2 per cent in 2022.

Growth is expected to recover to 5.4 per cent in 2021 as the rebound from a low base is offset by muted private investment growth given financial sector weaknesses.