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HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited

HDFCLIFE · Financial Services

About HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE)

HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited is a Insurance - Life company operating in the Financial Services sector.

HDFCLIFE trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life

Key Statistics

Current Price
₹524.90
Market Cap
₹1.14T
52-Week High
₹788.50
52-Week Low
₹508.05
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life

₹1,000 Invested in HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE)

1 Year
₹717
+-28%
3 Years
₹862
+-14%
5 Years
₹740
+-26%
Since IPO
₹1,565
+56%

How much would ₹1,000 invested in HDFCLIFE be worth today?

What would ₹1,000 invested in HDFCLIFE 1 year ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE) in 2025 would be worth ₹717 as of November 2026, representing a -28.3% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in HDFCLIFE 3 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE) in 2023 would be worth ₹862 as of November 2026, representing a -13.8% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in HDFCLIFE 5 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE) in 2021 would be worth ₹740 as of November 2026, representing a -26.0% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in HDFCLIFE at IPO be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE) at IPO would be worth ₹1,565 as of November 2026, representing a +56.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.63%
Positive Months
57
53% of 107
Negative Months
50
47% of 107
Data Period
8+ years
107 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 2024 (+20.2%)
Best month on avg: April (+5.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-18.9%)
Worst month on avg: February (-4.5%)

Over the past 8+ years (107 months), HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE) has averaged a monthly return of +0.63% with a median return of +0.30%. The stock had 57 positive months (53%) and 50 negative months (47%). The best month in HDFCLIFE's history was July 2024 with a +20.2% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -18.9%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and February the weakest (-4.5%).

HDFCLIFE's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2019 with a cumulative return of +52.0%, and the worst was 2022 at -10.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 9 years of trading history, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFCLIFE) has delivered an average annual return of +6.33% with a median return of +0.30%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +3.74%. The stock posted gains in 5 years (56%) and losses in 4 years (44%).

HDFCLIFE's best year was 2019 with a +62.43% gain, while the worst was 2026 at -29.75%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. HDFCLIFE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 3 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.

Avg Return
+6.33%
Best Year
2019 (+62.43%)
Worst Year
2026 (-29.75%)
Positive Years
5/9
Year Return Start End
2026 -29.75% ₹747.19 ₹524.90
2025 +21.86% ₹613.16 ₹747.19
2024 -4.26% ₹640.45 ₹613.16
2023 +14.58% ₹558.93 ₹640.45
2022 -12.58% ₹639.37 ₹558.93
2021 -3.70% ₹663.94 ₹639.37
2020 +8.06% ₹614.42 ₹663.94
2019 +62.43% ₹378.27 ₹614.42
2018 +0.30% ₹377.14 ₹378.27

Frequently Asked Questions: HDFCLIFE

What sector is HDFCLIFE in? ▼

HDFCLIFE operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Life industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has HDFCLIFE performed historically? ▼

Over 9 years of trading history, HDFCLIFE has posted gains in 5 years (56% of the time). The best year was 2019 with a +62.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in HDFCLIFE? ▼

You can invest in HDFCLIFE through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold HDFCLIFE.

Last updated: 11/1/2026