{"id":283282,"date":"2026-10-01T10:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=283282"},"modified":"2026-10-09T10:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T04:38:50","slug":"why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE): HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Rises 2.28% as Premium Growth Lifts Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"univest-blue-summary\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px 0;font-style:italic;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfclife\/hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE)<\/a> share price rose to Rs 557.45 today, up 2.28% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,18,427.83 crore.<\/em><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is Rs 557.45, up 2.28% today, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,18,427.83 Cr. The move keeps HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. in focus on the back of HDFCLIFE Share Price action, while the latest Univest figures also place the stock within a high-valuation insurance setup.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today, the current move matters because it comes alongside a fresh business update and a valuation profile that sits above the broader insurance benchmark. HDFC Life Insurance Share Price News searches are likely to centre on price action, premium growth and peer comparison, while investors can monitor whether the stock continues to trade above the previous close of Rs 545 and how the insurance sector backdrop develops during the day. Univest data keeps the discussion grounded in price, fundamentals and relative valuation rather than speculation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\" title=\"HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis\">HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Why_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Company_Ltd_HDFCLIFE_May_Be_Moving_Today\" title=\"Why HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) May Be Moving Today\">Why HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) May Be Moving Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#HDFC_Life_Insurance_Company_Ltd_HDFCLIFE_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) Fundamental Analysis\">HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) Fundamental Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Sector_and_Industry_Context\" title=\"Sector and Industry Context\">Sector and Industry Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Peer_Comparison\" title=\"Peer Comparison\">Peer Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_HDFC_Life_Insurance\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching HDFC Life Insurance\">Why Investors Are Watching HDFC Life Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#About_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Company_Ltd\" title=\"About HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.\">About HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#What_is_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_today\" title=\"What is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price today?\">What is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Why_is_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_rising_today\" title=\"Why is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price rising today?\">Why is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price rising today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#What_does_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_tell_investors_about_valuation\" title=\"What does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price tell investors about valuation?\">What does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price tell investors about valuation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#How_does_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_compare_with_the_insurance_sector\" title=\"How does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price compare with the insurance sector?\">How does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price compare with the insurance sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#What_are_the_key_fundamentals_behind_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price\" title=\"What are the key fundamentals behind HDFC Life Insurance Share Price?\">What are the key fundamentals behind HDFC Life Insurance Share Price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Is_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_expensive_versus_peers\" title=\"Is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price expensive versus peers?\">Is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price expensive versus peers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_HDFC_Life_Insurance\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of HDFC Life Insurance?\">What is the market capitalisation of HDFC Life Insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#How_does_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_relate_to_profitability_ratios\" title=\"How does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price relate to profitability ratios?\">How does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price relate to profitability ratios?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Track_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track HDFC Life Insurance Share Price on Univest\">Track HDFC Life Insurance Share Price on Univest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 557.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Previous Close<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 545<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Today&#39;s Move<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 12.45 (+2.28%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Open<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 548<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 560.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 546<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,18,427.83 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Cap Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Large Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) rose to Rs 557.45 from the previous close of Rs 545, a move of Rs 12.45 or 2.28%. The stock opened at Rs 548, reached a high of Rs 560.9, recorded a low of Rs 546.<\/p>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is higher by Rs 12.45 today, or 2.28%, with the stock trading at Rs 557.45 after starting the day at Rs 548. It touched a high of Rs 560.9 and a low of Rs 546, showing a firm intraday share price rise around the opening band. HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today therefore reflects a clear positive move versus the previous close of Rs 545, while the market capitalisation remains Rs 1,18,427.83 Cr.<\/p>\n<p>The current price, day open, high and low together show where HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is being priced in early trade. For HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Live tracking, the key point is the size of the gain rather than any unverified reason. Univest sees this as a price action-led event, and the next section moves to the company\u2019s financial context to explain why the stock continues to command attention among insurance counters.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Company_Ltd_HDFCLIFE_May_Be_Moving_Today\"><\/span><strong>Why HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) May Be Moving Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"news-context\">According to recent news reports, HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. reported September first-year premiums of INR 40 billion, up 36% year-over-year, and the item was dated 08 Oct, 11:28 am. That update highlights stronger premium mobilisation in the month and gives HDFC Life Insurance Share Price an event-based backdrop. The report points to business momentum in insurance premium collection, but the latest Univest figures themselves do not establish a single confirmed cause for the day\u2019s share price rise.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDFC_Life_Insurance_Company_Ltd_HDFCLIFE_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) Fundamental Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,18,427.83 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">59.95x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">6.05x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">11.54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">10.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>EPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 9.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Book Value Per Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 90.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">0.39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) fundamental metrics show P\/E 59.95x, P\/B 6.05x, ROE 11.54%, ROCE 10.01%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.<\/p>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,18,427.83 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P\/E at 59.95x, P\/B at 6.05x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.54% and ROCE of 10.01%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 9.09, book value per share of Rs 90.04, dividend yield of 0.39%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P\/E of 39.01x, median ROE of 12.62%, median ROCE of 11.82%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_and_Industry_Context\"><\/span><strong>Sector and Industry Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Insurance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Insurance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Scope<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">same industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">59.95x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">39.01x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">43.9x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark P\/E Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">6.11x to 105.43x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">6.05x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">4.75x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">11.54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">12.62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">10.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">11.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,18,427.83 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 55,632.02 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) operates in the Insurance sector, within the Insurance industry.<\/p>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P\/E ratio of 59.95x, which is above the benchmark median of 39.01x, a difference of +53.68%. P\/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.<\/p>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a ROE of 11.54%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.62%, a difference of -8.56%. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a ROCE of 10.01%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.82%, a difference of -15.31%.<\/p>\n<p>Track stocks leading today through the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-gainers\">Univest top gainers screener<\/a>. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Peer Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Symbol<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Market Cap (Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/B<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROE (%)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROCE (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lici\/life-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Life Insurance Corporation of India<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">LICI<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">4,88,416.32<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">7.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.46<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">37.7<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">37.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbilife\/sbi-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">SBILIFE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,69,475.82<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">65.16<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.42<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">13.77<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">14.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicigi\/icici-lombard-general-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">ICICIGI<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">80,762.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">33.26<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">4.75<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">17.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicipruli\/icici-prudential-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">ICICIPRULI<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">66,459.3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">NA<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">4.82<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12.62<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">11.82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/gicre\/general-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>General Insurance Corporation of India<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">GICRE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">55,632.02<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6.11<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0.89<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">17.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">22.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P\/E ratio of 59.95x compared with the displayed peer median of 20.63x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 11.54% compares with a peer median of 17.9% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.01% versus the displayed peer median of 22.43%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,18,427.83 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_HDFC_Life_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching HDFC Life Insurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is trading higher by 2.28% today, with the stock last at Rs 557.45.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today is supported by a fresh premium update showing INR 40 billion first-year premiums in September.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Life Insurance Fundamental Analysis shows a P\/E of 59.95 and P\/B of 6.05, both above the sector benchmark median.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Life Insurance Share Price remains well above the industry median market capitalisation of Rs 55,632.02 Cr.<\/li>\n<li>HDFC Life Insurance Stock Analysis also points to ROE of 11.54% and ROCE of 10.01% for context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Company_Ltd\"><\/span><strong>About HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. operates in the Insurance sector and the Insurance industry, offering life insurance solutions through a broad protection and savings franchise. HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is often assessed alongside premium mobilisation, valuation and capital efficiency because the business model depends on long-term policy growth and product mix. The company\u2019s reported metrics show a market capitalisation of Rs 1,18,427.83 Cr, EPS of Rs 9.09, book value of Rs 90.04 and dividend yield of 0.39%.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of HDFC Life Insurance Stock News and HDFC Life Insurance Company News, investors typically monitor how premium trends translate into financial outcomes over time. The company belongs to a sector where scale, profitability discipline and pricing power matter, so HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today is best read together with returns on equity and capital employed. Univest places the business in its sector context rather than viewing the stock only through a single-day move.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_today\"><\/span><strong>What is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is Rs 557.45 today. The stock is up 2.28% from the previous close of Rs 545, and the market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,18,427.83 Cr.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_rising_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price rising today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, and a fresh premium update reported INR 40 billion first-year premiums in September. The data supports attention, but not a single confirmed cause.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_tell_investors_about_valuation\"><\/span><strong>What does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price tell investors about valuation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Life Insurance Share Price reflects a P\/E of 59.95 and a P\/B of 6.05. Both are above the same-industry benchmark medians, which places the stock at a premium valuation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_compare_with_the_insurance_sector\"><\/span><strong>How does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price compare with the insurance sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Life Insurance Share Price compares with a sector benchmark of 11 companies. Its P\/E and P\/B are above benchmark medians, while ROE and ROCE are below the benchmark medians.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_fundamentals_behind_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price\"><\/span><strong>What are the key fundamentals behind HDFC Life Insurance Share Price?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Key fundamentals include EPS of Rs 9.09, book value of Rs 90.04, dividend yield of 0.39%, ROE of 11.54% and ROCE of 10.01%. These help frame HDFC Life Insurance Share Price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_expensive_versus_peers\"><\/span><strong>Is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price expensive versus peers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Life Insurance Share Price trades below SBI Life on P\/E but above LIC and GICRE. On P\/B, it is above several peers, so the stock appears premium versus many industry names.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_HDFC_Life_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of HDFC Life Insurance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Life Insurance has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,18,427.83 Cr. That is above the sector benchmark median of Rs 55,632.02 Cr and above the benchmark average as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Share_Price_relate_to_profitability_ratios\"><\/span><strong>How does HDFC Life Insurance Share Price relate to profitability ratios?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is supported by ROE of 11.54% and ROCE of 10.01%. Both ratios are below the industry benchmark medians, so efficiency remains an important comparison point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is Rs 557.45 today. 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