Founder Profile
Standard Life Aberdeen plc
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Standard Life Aberdeen plc?
Standard Life Aberdeen plc is a founder of HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, which was founded in 2000 with Deepak Parekh.
- Company founded
- HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
- Founded
- 2000
- Co-founders
- Deepak Parekh
Background
Massive Scottish investment company.
Founding Story
Standard Life (now abrdn) provided the absolute critical actuarial expertise and global insurance framework required to launch HDFC Life in 2000. Recognizing the massive potential of the Indian demographic dividend, they partnered with HDFC to navigate complex local regulations. They completely exited their massive stake in 2023 to fund operations elsewhere. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
This profile does not yet cite a source specific to Standard Life Aberdeen plc. The sources below document the company company rather than the person, so check them against the claims above.
- HDFC Life FY26 (12M FY2026) Press Release (HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited)
- HDFC Life Q1 FY2027 Press Release (HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited)