Economy to grow by 11% despite pandemic, says Jaishankar Updated: Updated: February 06, 2021 22:37 IST Talks with China to continue on standoff despite little change on ground, the External Affairs Minister said. Share Article AAA External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressing a press conference in Vijayawada on February 6, 2021. | Photo Credit: V. Raju Talks with China to continue on standoff despite little change on ground, the External Affairs Minister said. =External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said the Indian economy is poised to grow by about 11% despite the COVID-19 crisis. “It is not only the pent-up demand that is set to rebound but there is also the prospect of new growth in the post-COVID era as per the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy for FY 2021-22,” Mr. Jaishankar told the media at the BJP State office here on Saturday.