Brands
White redefines positioning with a new brand visual identity and logo
Mumbai: White, a leading independent brand experience company specializing in creating meaningful brand experiences with powerful storytelling, announces its visual rebranding and reveals a new logo. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone for the company as it embraces a new identity and embarks on a vision to harness the power of experiences for brands and help them connect with their audiences on a human level. In addition to this, the agency fortifies its core differentiator with an integrated approach to amplify the brand’s message using the most impactful medium or combination of media.
White, with a renewed focus, will continue to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of brand experiences while embracing a refreshed vision and brand identity. With an intent to create memorability with a clean aesthetic and a touch of playfulness, the rebranded logo and identity seek to convey a ‘contemporary longevity’ with a modern yet timeless design, relevant in the long term. The visual elements of the rebrand reflect the company’s dynamic approach to shaping brand experiences in an ever-changing world.
Speaking on the rebranding, White founder & CEO Vishesh Sahni said, “We have undertaken this transformative rebrand journey as a conscious, strategic shift. Our impact lies in crafting some of India’s most captivating experiences which we have largely succeeded in, because of our visceral understanding of ‘culture’. Whether it is building cultural narratives for brands, tapping into globally relevant cultural trends, or even creating its own industry-standard culture, our rebrand is intended to encapsulate this approach. In today’s ever-evolving field of brand experiences, it only makes sense for us to set new benchmarks and call ourselves ‘Creators of Culture-first Experiences.’”
With nearly a decade-long track record, White has amassed a wealth of over 100 partner brands; and more than 80 ‘custodians of culture’, across its 3 offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Solidifying its position as a creative force shaping brand experiences, the agency is driven by a deep understanding of human emotion, giving rise to innovative and thought-provoking concepts. Having consistently challenged the norm of experiential marketing in India, White has created intrigue with meaningful collaborations; compelling installations, rich story craft, and tech-driven concepts that foster engagement.
Some standout projects of White include the 15th and 16th editions of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, featuring evolved formats and culture-forward collaborations. In the last quarter alone, the agency has acquired various noteworthy clients and executed prominent experiences for them. These include the global launch of Indian Single Malt Whisky Longitude 77 and the Indian launch of Don Julio tequila; ultra luxury festive immersions for HNI guests of Cartier & Burberry; stirring interventions for Apple and an experiential offsite for Philip Morris India.
Brands
Trump announces $300bn Texas oil refinery with Reliance, calls it the biggest in US history
First new US refinery in 50 years planned at Brownsville port with Reliance
WASHINGTON: The United States may soon see the first brand-new oil refinery built on its soil in half a century.
Donald Trump announced a proposed $300 billion refinery project in Texas, calling it a landmark moment for American energy production and jobs.
Posting on Truth Social on 10 March, Trump said the facility would be built at the Port of Brownsville and developed by a company called America First Refining, with major investment from India’s Reliance Industries.
The announcement frames the project as a centrepiece of the administration’s push for “energy dominance”, with Trump claiming it would deliver thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity to South Texas.
If realised, the plant would mark the first all-new major refinery constructed in the United States since the 1970s. In recent decades, oil companies have largely chosen to expand existing facilities rather than build new ones, citing high costs, regulatory hurdles and environmental scrutiny.
Trump described the proposed investment as the “biggest in US history”, positioning it as proof that policy changes such as streamlined permits and lower taxes are drawing large-scale energy investments back into the country.
The refinery is planned for the Port of Brownsville, a strategic Gulf Coast location that provides easy access to shipping routes and export markets.
A key partner in the project is Reliance Industries, controlled by billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani. The company already runs the world’s largest refining complex in Jamnagar, India, making it one of the most experienced operators in large-scale petroleum processing.
The Texas venture would mark a significant step for the group into America’s domestic refining sector, potentially strengthening industrial ties between the US and India.
The proposed refinery is being promoted as a next-generation facility capable of processing American shale oil while maintaining high environmental standards. Trump said it would be “the cleanest refinery in the world”, although the specific technologies behind that claim have not yet been detailed.
Industry observers also note that the $300 billion figure is unusually large for a refinery project, and analysts are waiting for more clarity on whether the number reflects total construction costs, long-term infrastructure investment, or broader economic impact estimates.
As of 11 March, Reliance Industries had not publicly confirmed the investment size or the structure of its involvement.
For now, the announcement has sparked equal parts excitement and curiosity in energy markets. If the plan moves from promise to pouring concrete, the refinery could reshape the Gulf Coast energy landscape, and reopen a chapter in American refining that has been quiet for nearly fifty years.
