HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE): HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Rises 2.08% Today

Published: 16 September 2026 at 11:35:07 AM IST

HDFC Life Insurance Share Price moved higher today, with HDFCLIFE closing at Rs 525.7, up 2.08% from the previous close of Rs 515. The stock added Rs 10.70 in a session that also took the company’s market capitalisation to Rs 1,15,147.22 crore. The day’s range was Rs 517.8 to Rs 526.55, with an open at Rs 520.7, and turnover at Rs 2.67 crore.

This HDFC Life Insurance Share Price update matters because the data confirms a clear same-day price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today, the move places HDFCLIFE among the stocks in news within the Indian stock market, with the latest quote and business valuation both remaining relevant to short-term stock analysis and fundamental analysis. Univest is covering the move as a factual market update, not a prediction.

HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 525.7
Previous Close	Rs 515
Today's Move	Rs 10.7 (+2.08%)
Open	Rs 520.7
High	Rs 526.55
Low	Rs 517.8
Turnover	Rs 2.67 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,15,147.22 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) rose to Rs 525.7 from the previous close of Rs 515, a move of Rs 10.7 or 2.08%. The stock opened at Rs 520.7, reached a high of Rs 526.55, recorded a low of Rs 517.8.

HDFC Life Insurance Share Price opened at Rs 520.7, traded between Rs 517.8 and Rs 526.55, and finished at Rs 525.7. The gain of Rs 10.70 over the previous close translates into a 2.08% rise for the day. In simple terms, HDFCLIFE ended near the upper end of its intraday range, which is a useful price-action detail for readers following HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Today and HDFC Life Insurance Share News.

For HDFC Life Insurance Share Price Live monitoring, the important point is that the move was recorded on a day when turnover was Rs 2.67 crore and the company’s market capitalisation remained above Rs 1 lakh crore. Univest highlights this because the market has registered a real price change, while the verified data alone does not assign a reason. That makes HDFC Life Insurance Stock News a factual event-led update rather than a catalyst-led story.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,15,147.22 crore
P/E Ratio	56.65x
P/B Ratio	5.72x
ROE	11.54%
ROCE	10.01%
EPS	Rs 9.09
Book Value Per Share	Rs 90.04
Dividend Yield	0.41%

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) fundamental metrics show P/E 56.65x, P/B 5.72x, ROE 11.54%, ROCE 10.01%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 115147.22 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 56.65x, P/B at 5.72x 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. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 9.09, book value per share of Rs 90.04, dividend yield of 0.41%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 40.89x, median ROE of 12.62%, median ROCE of 11.82%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Insurance
Industry	Insurance
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	56.65x
Benchmark Median P/E	40.89x
Benchmark Average P/E	44.13x
Benchmark P/E Range	6.69x to 109.74x
Company P/B Ratio	5.72x
Benchmark Median P/B	4.21x
Company ROE	11.54%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.62%
Company ROCE	10.01%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.82%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,15,147.22 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 61,325.05 crore

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) is classified under sector: Insurance and industry: Insurance.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 56.65x, which is above the benchmark median of 40.89x, a difference of +38.54%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

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%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Life Insurance Corporation of India	LICI	5,10,680.31	8.25	2.54	37.7	37.75
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.	SBILIFE	1,65,853.68	63.77	8.24	13.77	14.15
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIGI	71,620.56	29.5	4.21	17.9	23.62
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIPRULI	68,388.76	0	4.84	12.62	11.82
General Insurance Corporation of India	GICRE	61,325.05	6.69	0.97	17.9	22.43

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 56.65x compared with the displayed peer median of 8.25x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. 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 1,15,147.22 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.

• HDFC Life Insurance Share Price rose 2.08% today to Rs 525.7 after closing above the previous close of Rs 515.
• The day’s range was Rs 517.8 to Rs 526.55, which places the close close to the session high.
• The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,15,147.22 crore, keeping HDFCLIFE in a large valuation bracket by market value.
• P/E of 56.65 and P/B of 5.72 are both above the same-industry median and average.
• ROE at 11.54% and ROCE at 10.01% are below the sector median, which is relevant in stock analysis.

About HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. operates in the Insurance sector and the Insurance industry. The company provides life insurance products and related financial protection solutions through a diversified insurance business model. Its market capitalisation of Rs 1,15,147.22 crore places it among the more valuable listed names in the sector benchmark used in this article.

For readers following HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price, the company’s profile is shaped by valuation, profitability and relative positioning within the insurance universe. The supplied fundamentals show P/E of 56.65, P/B of 5.72, ROE of 11.54%, ROCE of 10.01%, EPS of Rs 9.09 and book value of Rs 90.04. Univest tracks such company news alongside the share price so that readers can connect the market move with the business context.

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For ongoing review, Univest keeps the focus on verified numbers such as price, turnover, P/E ratio, P/B ratio, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. That makes HDFC Life Insurance Share Price useful to follow as part of broader market updates and Insurance sector analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did HDFC Life Insurance Share Price rise today?

Ans. HDFC Life Insurance Share Price rose 2.08% to Rs 525.7, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session also showed a high of Rs 526.55 and turnover of Rs 2.67 crore.

What is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price today?

Ans. HDFC Life Insurance Share Price today is Rs 525.7. It moved up Rs 10.70 from the previous close of Rs 515, making it a same-day price rise worth tracking in market updates.

What is HDFC Life Insurance market capitalisation?

Ans. HDFC Life Insurance market capitalisation is Rs 1,15,147.22 crore. That places the company above the sector median and above the sector average in the same-industry comparison used for this article.

How expensive is HDFC Life Insurance Share Price compared with peers?

Ans. HDFC Life Insurance Share Price trades at a P/E of 56.65 and P/B of 5.72. Both are above the sector median and average, so the valuation sits at a premium versus many insurance peers.

What do HDFC Life Insurance fundamentals show?

Ans. The supplied fundamentals show ROE of 11.54%, ROCE of 10.01%, EPS of Rs 9.09, book value of Rs 90.04 and dividend yield of 0.41%. These figures provide valuation and profitability context.

How does HDFC Life Insurance compare with Insurance sector benchmarks?

Ans. In the same industry, HDFC Life Insurance Share Price is backed by a P/E above the benchmark median and average, while ROE and ROCE are below them. That creates a mixed comparative profile.

Which peers are useful for HDFC Life Insurance Share Price analysis?

Ans. Useful peers include LICI, SBILIFE, ICICIGI, ICICIPRULI and GICRE. Their published P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE and market capitalisation figures help frame HDFC Life Insurance Share Price in context. The previous close was Rs 515.