HDFC Life Share Price Today is in Focus as Stock Drops 7.19% in 5 Days Amid IRDAI Rumors

HDFC Life Insurance share price dropped significantly by 7,19% in the past 5 days. The decline followed reports that the IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) might impose a cap on insurance businesses from banks. HDFC Life responded, calling the reports inaccurate, stating that regulatory changes are usually preceded by industry consultations. IRDAI is reportedly concerned about the high dependence of insurers on bancassurance, with major players like HDFC Life, SBI Life, and Max Life relying heavily on their parent banks for sales. Other stocks, like Max Financial Services, also saw a decline of 4.99%.

Financial Highlights

HDFC Life Insurance Company announced its Q2 results on October 15, 2024, showing strong growth in revenue and profit. Revenue grew by 22.87% compared to last year’s quarter, and profit rose by 15.07%. However, revenue increased by 5.8% compared to the previous quarter, while profit dropped by 9.14%.

The company managed to reduce its Selling, General, and administrative expenses by 7.4% from the last quarter, though they were up 11.32% from a year ago. Operating income fell by 11.76% from the previous quarter but grew by 32.6% year over year. HDFC Life’s earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 were ₹2.01, reflecting a 16.63% increase from the same quarter last year. This performance shows the company’s ability to grow despite changing market conditions.

About HDFC Life Insurance Company

HDFC Life Insurance Company provides life insurance services, offering a variety of individual and group insurance plans. Its range includes protection, pension, and savings products. Established as a joint venture between HDFC and Standard Life Aberdeen, HDFC Life is one of the top life insurance companies in India.

HDFC Life Insurance Company share price is currently trading at ₹634.45, down by ₹5.75 or 0.90% as of December 3, 11:30 AM. The stock opened at ₹646.80 and reached a high of ₹646.80, with the day’s low at ₹632.30. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated between ₹511.40 and ₹761.20.

In terms of performance, HDFC Life has gained ₹84.05 (15.28%) in the past 6 months, but it has seen a decline of ₹40.80 (-6.04%) over the past year. However, the stock has risen by ₹59.15 (10.29%) over the past 5 years.

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