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Indonesia’s Finance Minister Injects Rp300 Trillion into State Banks to Boost Liquidity

Jakarta, March 25, 2026 – Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has bolstered liquidity within the nation’s banking sector with an additional injection of Rp100 trillion (approximately $6.3 billion USD) into state-owned banks (Himbara). This follows a previous transfer of Rp200 trillion in September 2025, bringing the total government funds allocated to Himbara to Rp300 trillion, according to reports from Tempo.co and Kompas.com.

Addressing Liquidity Concerns

The move comes as Indonesian banks experience a tightening of liquidity, evidenced by rising yields on securities. Minister Purbaya stated the additional Rp100 trillion was added to the economic system just a week before Eid, a period of heightened economic activity. He noted that a 0.1% increase in bond yields prompted his attention, and a 0.4% rise signaled a potential liquidity crunch, leading to the decision to inject further funds. Kompas.com reported Purbaya’s observation of this trend.

Flexible Fund Placement and Bank DKI

The latest capital injection is designed to be more flexible than previous allocations. Unlike earlier placements with a six-month duration, these funds can be withdrawn by the government as needed to manage liquidity. IndonesiaSatu.co highlighted this increased flexibility. Bank DKI has already received approximately Rp2 trillion from the latest injection, though the exact distribution across all institutions remains unspecified.

OJK Welcomes the Injection

The Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, has welcomed the additional funds. Dian Ediana, Head of Banking Supervision at OJK, stated that the injection will strengthen banking liquidity and potentially reduce competition for funds among banks, leading to more stable interest rates. DetikFinance reported on OJK’s positive response.

Focus on State-Owned Banks

The government’s focus remains on state-owned banks, which are more directly controllable. While the potential involvement of private banks is being considered, it will be subject to strict health and performance criteria. Purbaya indicated that this is still in the initial stages of evaluation. IndonesiaSatu.co detailed this approach.

Previous Injections

Prior to this latest injection, the government had transferred Rp200 trillion to five banks in September 2025 and an additional Rp76 trillion to several state banks and one Regional Development Bank (BPD) in November 2025. However, Rp75 trillion was subsequently withdrawn from the total Rp276 trillion deposited in the banking system. Tempo.co provided this historical context.