<h1>Competition authority approves acquisition of Imperial beverage business including Imperial Blue whisky by multi-category IMFL acquirer</h1> The competition authority approved the acquisition of a business engaged in production, bottling, marketing and sale of alcoholic and other beverages under the 'Imperial' brands - including the Imperial Blue whisky portfolio in India and select export markets - by an acquirer active in the Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) segment. The target business is currently owned by a seller operating the Imperial Brands in India. The acquirer holds a multi-category IMFL portfolio (brandy, rum, whisky, gin, vodka). A detailed order from the authority will follow.