Pune has many hidden stories, but some of its oldest ones do not live in books or monuments. They live in family businesses, in workshop walls, in the smell of spices and natural oils, and in the hands of people who have kept a tradition alive for generations. Damodardas Sugandhi, a perfume and incense business that began long before modern Pune took shape and still carries the memory of an older India. Damodardas and Bhagwandas was officially established on April 10, 1872, although its roots extend much deeper. Damodardas and Bhagwandas were uncle and nephew, and long before the partnership was registered, the family had already been in business. In fact, the original business was started around 1820 to 1822 by Damodardas himself. Since Damodardas had no children, he did not adopt anyone. Instead, he brought his nephew Bhagwandas into the business and gave the enterprise a future. Origins: From Vadnagar bankers to Peshwa perfumers The family did not begin in Pune.…