New Delhi, April 16 : Coca-Cola Tuesday said its sales in India increased eight percent in the first quarter of 2013.

India remains among the top growth market for the Atlanta-based firm. Other major growth markets are Thailand with 18 percent growth, Russia 8 percent growth, Mexico 3 percent and Brazil 3 percent.

This marks Coca-Cola India's 27th consecutive quarter of growth, 19 of which are double-digit, Coca-Cola India said in a statement.

The company reported worldwide volume growth of 4 percent for the first quarter of 2013, with 3 percent growth in Coca-Cola Americas and 5 percent growth in Coca-Cola International. (IANS)