Belstar is a socially oriented NBFC-MFI that works with Hand-in-Hand India to alleviate poverty through job creation and community development. Acquired by Hand in Hand in 2008, Belstar offers scalable microfinance services to entrepreneurs supported by Hand in Hand India's Self-Help Group Program. The company focuses on both financial and social performance, providing loans and insurance to help clients build assets and create sustainable micro-enterprises. Belstar operates under the SHG model, providing loans to women entrepreneurs and offering insurance coverage exceeding the loan amount. Their services fill a gap for low-income households that are unable to access loans from commercial banks.