Flooring Guide by Cinvex – JAKARTA — Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa plans to withdraw IDR 200 trillion in government funds from Bank Indonesia (BI) to boost economic performance. Minister Purbaya stated that he aims to accelerate economic liquidity to foster better growth.
“I see our financial system as somewhat dry, which is why the economy is slowing down. For the past two years, people have struggled to find work and so on due to policy errors, both monetary and fiscal. I believe the Ministry of Finance can play a role in addressing this,” Purbaya said in a brief interview after a Working Meeting with Commission XI of the House of Representatives in Jakarta on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
“I will inject IDR 200 trillion. Once that enters the system, I have requested the central bank not to absorb the money, so that the economy can revive,” he added.
Purbaya’s statement immediately injected optimism into the banking sector. Bank shares recorded gains in trading today, Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Shares of state-owned banks (Himbara) increased at the close of the first trading session. PT Bank Mandiri Tbk (BMRI) rose 2.73 percent to a level of 4,520. Meanwhile, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BBRI) strengthened by 5.15 percent to a level of 4,080.
PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (BRIS) increased by 4.8 percent to a level of 2,620. Simultaneously, PT Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk rose 6.1 percent to 4,350. PT Bank Tabungan Negara Tbk experienced the highest increase, at 6.67 percent to 1,360.
In the private sector, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk strengthened by 0.64 percent to 7,850. Furthermore, PT Bank BTPN Syariah Tbk rose significantly by 10.11 percent to 1,525.
Summary
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced plans to inject IDR 200 trillion (approximately $13 billion) into the Indonesian economy by withdrawing funds from Bank Indonesia. This initiative aims to accelerate economic liquidity and foster growth, addressing concerns that the financial system is currently “dry.” The minister specifically requested the central bank not to absorb these funds, ensuring the money circulates to revive the economy.
Following this statement, the banking sector experienced an immediate wave of optimism, leading to significant stock gains on September 11, 2025. Shares of state-owned banks (Himbara) saw notable increases, with PT Bank Tabungan Negara Tbk rising by 6.67 percent. Additionally, several private banks, including PT Bank BTPN Syariah Tbk, which surged by 10.11 percent, also recorded substantial gains.