Indian Investment in Batam Exceeds Rp258 Billion
TERASBATAM.ID — The value of Indian investment in the Batam free trade zone continues to show a positive trend. The Batam Development Agency (BP Batam) records that realisations from the South Asian nation from 2016 to 2025 have reached Rp258.6 billion, with the highest achievement of Rp95.2 billion occurring throughout last year.
This achievement is part of BP Batam’s efforts to strengthen the strategic position of the zone as an investment centre in Southeast Asia. Deputy for Investment at BP Batam, Fary Djemy Francis, stated that the high investment value reflects the confidence of Indian businesses in Batam’s competitiveness.
“India is a strategic partner with great potential for our industrial and trade development. This growth in investment and trade volume is very significant,” Fary said after a working visit to the Indian Consul General in Medan, Ravi Shankar Goel, on Friday (8/5/2026).
Not only in the investment sector, India has now emerged as Batam’s third-largest export destination. In the first quarter of 2026, exports to India reached USD 521.6 million, contributing 11.14 percent to Batam’s total exports.
In response, Indian Consul General Ravi Shankar Goel appreciated the progress in Batam’s economic development. According to him, the geographical advantage close to Singapore, strong leadership, and Free Trade Zone policies are the main attractions for investors.
“Batam is one of Indonesia’s success stories in economic development. India views Indonesia as a strategic partner to grow together as advanced nations,” said Ravi.
BP Batam is currently focusing on solidifying the investment ecosystem through the development of industrial zones, logistics, and international trade. Potential sectors for collaboration include manufacturing, renewable energy, the maritime sector, and strengthening industrial supply chains.
As a concrete step, both parties agreed to hold a hybrid business presentation forum. This forum is planned to bring together managers of industrial zones in Batam with the Indian Chamber of Commerce network to map export-import supply chain needs in more detail.