New Delhi, March 7 -- As Team India prepares to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final this Sunday, restaurants, bars, and beer manufacturers across the country are gearing up for a business boom.

The high-stakes match, scheduled from afternoon till night, is expected to draw large crowds to venues offering live screenings, with businesses across major cities bracing for a surge in sales.

Industry players are anticipating revenue jumps ranging from 15% to 40%, with some expecting to double their usual Sunday business.

From Mumbai and Delhi to Bengaluru, pubs and breweries are planning watch parties and special promotions to capitalise on the excitement, banking on cricket's ability to drive both footfall and consumer spending....