Dense fog during winter mornings and late nights often disrupts road travel, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. With several regions witnessing thick fog conditions, traffic police and road safety experts are urging drivers to take extra precautions to ensure safe journeys.

Fog significantly reduces visibility, sometimes to just a few metres. This makes it difficult to judge the distance of vehicles, road signs, pedestrians, and turns. Accidents during fog usually occur due to overspeeding, sudden braking, or drivers following other vehicles too closely without proper visibility.

Recently, on December 20, 2025, two youths were killed and another sustained critical injuries after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle amid dense fog on the Bareilly–Pilibhit highway.

Slow Down and Maintain Distance

Experts advise drivers to slow down while driving in foggy conditions, as it allows more time to react to sudden obstacles. Maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead is equally important, as sudden braking can lead to rear-end collisions in low visibility.

Use Fog Lights Correctly

Using the right lights is crucial during fog. Drivers should switch on fog lights or low-beam headlights instead of high beams. High-beam lights reflect off fog particles and further reduce visibility. Fog lamps are designed to illuminate the road surface and edges, helping drivers see lane markings clearly.

Follow Road Markings and Signals

When visibility is poor, road markings become an important guide. Drivers should follow lane lines and reflective markers instead of relying solely on the vehicle ahead. Ignoring traffic signals or signs due to poor visibility can lead to serious accidents.

Sudden lane changes, sharp turns, or abrupt braking should be avoided in foggy conditions. Smooth steering and gradual braking help maintain control of the vehicle and reduce the chances of skidding or collisions.

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Stay Alert and Avoid Distractions

Drivers are advised to stay fully alert and avoid distractions such as mobile phones or loud music. Keeping windows slightly open can help drivers hear horns or approaching vehicles better.

When to Stop Driving?

If fog becomes extremely dense and visibility drops dangerously low, experts suggest parking vehicles at a safe spot away from traffic. Hazard lights should be used only when the vehicle is parked.

With foggy conditions likely to continue in many areas, following these simple driving tips can help reduce risks and ensure safer travel on the roads.

Mumbai: Shares of Neptune Logitek made a weak debut on the BSE SME platform on Monday, listing at a steep discount to the IPO price and causing losses to investors.  

The stock opened at Rs 100 per share, which was 26 per cent lower than the IPO issue price of Rs 126.

Soon after listing, selling pressure continued and Neptune Logitek share price slipped further by over 5 per cent to Rs 95.80 apiece during the intra-day session.

This meant that investors who received allotment in the IPO saw their investment value fall sharply on the very first day of trading.

The company’s IPO had a lot size of 1,000 shares. Based on the opening price of Rs 100 against the issue price of Rs 126, investors lost about Rs 26,000 per lot at listing.

With the stock falling further to Rs 95.80, the loss increased to nearly Rs 30,200 per lot. The weak debut created a negative sentiment around the stock in the market.

Ahead of listing, the grey market premium (GMP) of the Neptune Logitek IPO was around zero, which had already signalled a muted debut for the shares.

Neptune Logitek’s IPO was priced at Rs 126 per share, valuing the company at around Rs 173 crore after the issue.

The public issue closed on December 17 and received an overall subscription of 1.61 times, driven mainly by interest from retail investors.

The IPO was a fixed-price issue worth Rs 46.62 crore and consisted entirely of a fresh issue of about 0.37 crore shares.

The company plans to use the IPO proceeds mainly for capital expenditure, including the purchase of additional trucks and related equipment.

A part of the funds will also be used for partial repayment of debt and for general corporate purposes.

Neptune Logitek is an integrated logistics solutions provider offering services such as freight forwarding, customs clearance, air cargo handling, road and rail transportation, and multimodal coastal forwarding.

The company follows an asset-heavy business model, with ownership of its fleet, supported by in-house maintenance facilities and a captive fuel setup.

Last Updated:December 22, 2025, 12:23 IST

Shares of Indian IT companies rallied on December 2, pushing the Nifty IT index into positive territory for the fourth straight session

IT Stocks Surge

IT Shares Surge: Shares of Indian IT companies rallied on December 2, pushing the Nifty IT index into positive territory for the fourth straight session. Growing expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and a sharp surge in Infosys ADRs were among the six key drivers behind the move.

The Nifty IT index rose 1.35 per cent to 39,214.90 as of 10:10 am. The index has now climbed over 1,150 points, or more than 3 per cent, over the past four sessions.

Infosys ADR surge

Infosys Ltd’s American Depository Receipts (ADRs) jumped sharply to fresh record highs on Friday, even as the company clarified that it was not aware of any material event behind the sudden spike. The ADRs hit a 52-week high amid aggressive short-covering, opening nearly 40 per cent higher before paring some gains.

Traders told Moneycontrol that the sharp rally was triggered by a short squeeze after a major lender recalled a large quantity of stock lent in the market. The sudden recall forced traders holding short positions to rush to cover their exposure, sharply driving up prices in a relatively illiquid counter.

“It looks like there is some buying interest after the surge in ADRs. But there doesn’t seem to be much substance to it as fundamentals and export competitiveness have not changed. Therefore, we expect things to return to normalcy,” said UR Bhat, co-founder of Alphaniti Fintech.

Soft US inflation data

US consumer price inflation eased more than expected in November. Consumer prices rose 2.7 per cent year-on-year, slowing from a 3 per cent increase recorded in the 12 months through September.

The moderation in the US Consumer Price Index, reported by the Labour Department’s Bureau of Labour Statistics on Thursday, has revived hopes of additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the near term.

Rising hopes of further Fed rate cuts

Alongside softer inflation data, positive commentary from US central bank officials also lifted expectations of further easing. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday that the Fed still has room to cut interest rates amid signs of weakness in the labour market.

“I still think we’re probably, you know, maybe we’re 50 to 100 basis points off of neutral,” Waller said at the Yale School of Management CEO Summit in New York, indicating scope for rate cuts if required.

Lower US interest rates could boost discretionary spending, benefiting Indian IT companies that derive a large share of their revenues from the US market.

Strong Accenture results

Accenture posted better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence solutions that help clients improve productivity.

The IT consulting major reported revenue of USD 18.74 billion, beating analysts’ average estimate of USD 18.52 billion, according to LSEG data. New bookings rose 12 per cent to USD 20.9 billion, including USD 9.88 billion in consulting bookings and USD 11.06 billion in managed services.

During its post-earnings call, Accenture’s management said overall and discretionary spending levels remained broadly in line with the previous year.

Value buying

The rally in IT stocks may also have been supported by value buying following months of underperformance. The sector has remained under pressure this year due to factors such as concerns over H1-B visa changes, tariff uncertainties and other global headwinds.

After a prolonged correction, investors may be re-entering the space, attracted by relatively attractive valuations.

Weakening rupee

After opening stronger, the rupee pared gains and slipped against the US dollar. Around 11:30 am, the rupee was trading at 89.70 per dollar.

A weaker rupee tends to benefit IT companies, as a significant portion of their revenues is denominated in US dollars.

Top IT gainers today

Wipro and Infosys were the top gainers on the Nifty IT index, rising more than 2 per cent each. Persistent Systems gained nearly 2 per cent.

HCL Technologies, Coforge and Tech Mahindra advanced over 1 per cent each, while Tata Consultancy Services added around 1 per cent. LTI Mindtree was trading marginally higher, while Mphasis slipped 1 per cent, bucking the broader sectoral trend.

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