S Asian economies bounce back but face fragile recovery

Prospects of an economic rebound in South Asia are firming up as growth is set to rise by 7.2 per cent in 2021 and 4.4 per cent in 2022, climbing from historic lows in 2020 and putting the region on a path to recovery, according to the World bank, which recently said growth is, however, uneven and economic activity well below pre-COVID-19 estimates.