IHSG First Session Closes Up 1.43%, Supported by BREN, CUAN and PTRO

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) closed higher in the first session of trading on Friday (29 May 2026), surging 1.43% to 6,217.879. The IHSG’s first-session rally was supported by surging shares affiliated with the Barito Group. PT Barito Renewables Energy Tbk (BREN) led gains with a 25% surge, followed by PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi Tbk (CUAN) rising 24.8%, PT Barito Pacific Tbk (BRPT) up 23.2%, and PT Petrosea Tbk (PTRO) jumping 20.6%. Overall, seven sectoral indices closed in the green by midday. Positive sentiment in the domestic market aligned with movements in Asian stock exchanges. Most major indices in Asia also rose. The IHSG rose from the opening trade. After opening at 6,112.770 and briefly touching a low of 6,111.971, the index reversed course and rose consistently. It even reached a high of 6,230.500 before consolidating slightly and holding at 6,218. Trading activity showed increased investor interest. Trading frequency reached 1.33 million transactions. Despite the IHSG rising over 1%, the market showed balanced activity with 319 stocks advancing, 333 declining, and 161 unchanged.