apsara and nataraj are owned by same company
Hindustan Pencils Hindustan Pencils Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian manufacturer of pencils, writing materials and other stationery items, established in 1958[1] in Mumbai. It is the largest pencil manufacturer in India[2] making pencils, erasers and writing implements under the brands Nataraj and Apsara. The Nataraj 621 HB wood-cased pencil with a distinct red-and-black stripe design is the most well-known product of Hindustan Pencils in India. [3]