HDFC Life shares fall 5% as Q2 results fail to impress the Street. Should you buy, sell or hold?

HDFC Life Insurance shares dropped 4.6% despite a 3% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 consolidated PAT to Rs 448 crore. Net premium income surged 14% YoY to Rs 18,871 crore. Brokerages like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Nuvama maintain positive ratings, citing growth potential and target prices, though acknowledging margin pressures.