<h1>CCI's 2012 Achievements: Cement Cartel Penalties, Google Probes, Merger Reviews, Global Partnerships, and Advocacy Campaigns.</h1> The Competition Commission of India (CCI) achieved significant milestones in 2012, focusing on promoting fair competition. Key actions included penalizing cement companies for cartelization, completing a year of efficient merger reviews, and amending regulations to simplify compliance. Investigations were initiated against major entities like Google and Coal India Limited for alleged anti-competitive practices. Advocacy efforts included nationwide publicity campaigns and a national essay competition. New initiatives such as the Eminent Persons Advisory Group and Knowledge Partnership Initiative were launched to enhance expertise and outreach. CCI also engaged internationally, signing an MOU with US antitrust agencies and hosting workshops with UNCTAD.