Amar Hans

Founder of Sarvaharas Bank revolutionizing rural microfinance in India

Amar Hans (b. 1982) emerged as a transformative force in India's financial sector through his creation of Sarvaharas Bank, a pioneering microfinance institution focused on uplifting rural communities. Operating from 2014, his bank introduced innovative mobile banking solutions that reached over 500,000 previously unbanked villagers by 2019. Hans' platform integrated crop insurance with financial services, reducing farmers' vulnerability to climate risks. His Rural Entrepreneur Accelerator program supported 12,000+ small businesses through microloans averaging $200. Featured in Financial Times, his model inspired similar initiatives across Southeast Asia. Hans' TEDx talk Reimagining Finance for the Unbanked has over 2 million views, positioning him as a global thought leader in inclusive finance.