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The global economy, while performing better than expected, is still in the grip of policy uncertainties, elevated asset prices, political uncertainties and shipping disruptions continue to pose significant downsize risks to inflation. In this context, India's economic growth continues to be the shining exception and will remain so in the years ahead, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman