BI Governor Reveals US$7.98 Billion Foreign Capital Inflow in Q2

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo revealed that foreign capital flows began entering Indonesia’s financial system in the second quarter of 2026. The statement was made during a working meeting with the House of Representatives’ Budget Committee on Tuesday (7/7/2026).

According to Perry, the first quarter of 2026 saw a capital outflow of US$1.47 billion, comprising outflows of US$1.67 billion from the stock market and US$1.46 billion from government bonds (SBN), while Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI) recorded an inflow of US$1.78 billion.

“But in the second quarter, there has been a return to inflow of US$7.98 billion, with SRBI inflow at US$8.48 billion, SBN inflow at US$1.78 billion, and stocks still experiencing an outflow of US$2.3 billion,” Perry stated.

He noted that this inflow has helped maintain rupiah stability and support overall economic stability, as well as fiscal conditions. To continue attracting inflows, he acknowledged that SBN interest rates must rise.

In response, Perry pledged that BI would provide remuneration to the government on its account balances held at the central bank. “We have been providing remuneration at 80 percent of the BI Rate; we will increase it to the BI Rate plus a certain margin to compensate for the rising interest burden due to the need for higher SBN rates,” he explained.

Perry assured that all interest rate increases would be borne by BI, and in line with this, BI would increase the remuneration to the government. “So it is a win-win solution. Inflows continue, the rupiah remains stable, and we will return the interest burden, ensuring the government reaches a break-even point,” he asserted.