IHSG Drops 2.42% as Market Cap Shrinks to IDR 12,382 Trillion

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) concluded the trading week of April 27–30, 2026, with the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) settling at 6,956.804. This marks a decline of 2.42 percent compared to the previous week’s closing position of 7,129.490.

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Kautsar Primadi Nurahmad, Corporate Secretary of the IDX, noted that the exchange’s total market capitalization also faced downward pressure, retreating by 2.78 percent to reach Rp 12,382 trillion, down from Rp 13,736 trillion in the prior week.

According to an official statement released on Saturday, May 1, the exchange saw a decrease in daily trading activity. The daily transaction frequency dropped by 15.02 percent to 2.34 million transactions, compared to 2.75 million in the preceding week.

Other key trading metrics followed this downward trend. The average daily transaction value declined by 6.81 percent to Rp 18.27 trillion, down from Rp 19.61 trillion the previous week. Simultaneously, the average daily trading volume fell by 17.32 percent, settling at 37.11 billion shares from the previous week’s volume of 44.88 billion shares.

Market sentiment remained cautious among international participants. As of the close of trading on Thursday, April 30, foreign investors recorded a net sell of Rp 1.486 trillion. When looking at the broader picture for the year 2026, foreign investors have accumulated a total net sell position of Rp 49.874 trillion.

Summary

The Indonesia Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) closed the week at 6,956.804, reflecting a 2.42% decline from the previous period. Consequently, total market capitalization decreased by 2.78% to reach IDR 12,382 trillion, accompanied by significant drops in daily trading frequency, volume, and transaction values.

Market activity remained subdued as foreign investors recorded a net sell of IDR 1.486 trillion for the week. This contributed to a cumulative foreign net sell position of IDR 49.874 trillion for the year 2026, highlighting a period of cautious sentiment among international participants.

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