New Delhi, June 30 -- India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is expected to maintain healthy revenue growth in the first quarter of FY27 despite inflationary pressures, aided by premiumisation, selective price hikes, stronger performance in modern trade and quick commerce, according to an Anand Rathi report.

The brokerage said sectoral growth remains resilient, with improved pricing power, favourable seasonal demand, innovation and GST rate cuts in select categories supporting consumption. It also expects lower crude oil and crude derivative prices to improve margins in the coming quarters.

"We hosted/interacted with multiple dealers/distributors/experts from Consumer sector (FMCG/Paints/AlcoBev), who suggested healthy sectora...