The company is a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC), one of India's leading housing finance institutions and Abrdn, a global investment company.[5] As of 31 March 2020, the promoters; HDFC Ltd. and Standard Life (Mauritius Holdings) 2006 Ltd. hold a 51.69% and 34.75% stake in HDFC Life respectively.[5] The remaining equity is held by public shareholders.[5]
HDFC Life obtained the certificate of commencement of business on 12 October 2000 and a certificate of registration from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to undertake the life insurance business on 23 October 2000.[6] HDFC Life has 467 branches[5] and is present in 980+ cities, villages, and towns in India and supported by 16,544 employees.[5] The company has also established a liaison office in Dubai.[7]