OUR HISTORY

OF PURITY AND ETHICAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

Sarathi International was founded in 1945 with purity and ethical craftsmanship as our guiding values. We grew quickly to global acclaim, becoming a leading agarbatti manufacturing company with authentic, exceptional products. From sourcing the finest natural ingredients to painstaking production and meticulous finishing, our team of 540 craftsmen is constantly checking for quality and purity.

Sarathi's Rich Heritage

For over 75 years now, the house of Sarathi International has been offering ethically made, high quality agarbattis to over 45 countries. Sarathi ensures the utmost purity, from sourcing the finest natural ingredients to painstaking production and meticulous finishing by a team of expert craftsmen. In India, we are finally offering this international quality and purity, directly from the source.

Sugandh Lok is our new luxury agarbatti brand that brings together pure ingredients, natural oils, and ethical as well as environmentally friendly practices like recycling temple flowers. With one of the widest fragrance ranges, Sugandh Lok offers agarbattis with premium fragrances in the form of sticks, oils, and garden varietals, directly from our immaculate facilities in Bangalore.

1945 - First factory at Ganigarpet (Avenue Road, Bengaluru)

1956 - Sales van with messaging run across Kerala

1952 - A snapshot of the company’s annual balance sheet

1978 - Our first export shipment of products, ready for despatch to Nigeria

1972 - Sarathi’s sales office in Singapore

Our Founder, B N Krishnaiah Setty

1978 - Sarathi inaugurates a new modernised factory building

1980 - At the inauguration of a charitable school in Murugamalla, Chintamani district, Sarathi’s commitment to giving back to our communities is demonstrated

1960s - Visiting Singapore? Sentosa Island proudly showcases a piece of Sarathi history. In their famous wax museum, there is a realistic depiction of a typical Tamil house hold in the sixties. A poster advertising Sarathi’s impeccable quality and purity can be seen. Even then, Sarathi was the first choice for Indian families looking for fine fragrances and purity.

Sarathi International is a brand with a rich history and heritage that spans over 75 years. From their humble beginnings in 1945 with the first Sarathi factory at Ganigarpet in Bengaluru, the brand has grown to offer high-quality agarbattis to over 45 countries. Their commitment to purity and ethical craftsmanship is evident in every step of their production process, from sourcing the finest natural ingredients to meticulous finishing by expert craftsmen. With the launch of their new luxury agarbathi brand, Sugandh Lok, Sarathi brings together pure ingredients, natural oils, and environmentally friendly practices to offer a wide range of premium fragrances in sticks, oils, and garden varietals. Sarathi's commitment to giving back to their communities is demonstrated by their charitable contributions, as seen in the inauguration of a school in Chintamani district in 1980. With their strong legacy and continued dedication to quality, Sarathi International and Sugandh Lok remain the top choice for families looking for fine fragrances and purity.