New Delhi, April 10 -- The Indian consumer durables sector is expected to remain under near-term pressure amid weak demand trends and rising input costs, even as select categories and structural drivers support a gradual recovery over the medium to long term, according to a report by HDFC Securities.

In the short term, demand conditions remain challenging across key segments. "Demand remained subdued across most consumer durables categories in the quarter," the report noted, citing factors such as unseasonal weather, high base effects, and delayed seasonal demand. Margin pressures are also intensifying due to elevated commodity prices, with the sector expected to post modest revenue growth but declining profitability.

However, the repor...