Prabowo Sets Danantara Target of 800 Trillion Rupiah Annual Deposits: Leadership Has Far to Go

Jakarta — President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for Danantara Indonesia to deposit 50 billion US dollars, equivalent to 800 trillion rupiah, into state coffers annually.

The directive was communicated by Prabowo during a keynote address at Danantara Indonesia’s first anniversary celebration, held at Wisma Danantara in Jakarta on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

Prabowo expressed satisfaction upon receiving reports that Danantara Indonesia’s investment performance had shown significant improvement, with return on asset (ROA) surging 300 per cent in 2025. According to Prabowo, this achievement demonstrates that centralised management and control can produce more optimal results.

He explained that well-performing companies typically maintain a minimum ROA of 10 per cent. An ROA of 12 per cent falls into the good category, whilst 15 per cent is considered very good. The government is targeting Danantara to achieve a 10 per cent ROA, though Prabowo acknowledged this target may not be attainable in the institution’s early years of operation.

“We must have a good target of 10 per cent. But we understand that in the first years this may not be achievable,” Prabowo said.

Prabowo further noted that if Danantara achieves even a 5 per cent ROA, the institution could potentially deposit approximately 50 billion US dollars, or 800 trillion rupiah, to state coffers annually. “If return on asset is just 5 per cent, then Danantara must return to the state 50 billion dollars each year — 50 billion dollars is 800 trillion rupiah. So leadership of Danantara, your target is still far off. You must be able to deliver a minimum 5 per cent return back to the state,” Prabowo stated.

Despite setting an ambitious target, Prabowo commended Danantara’s performance during its first year of operation. He emphasised that the key to successful management lies in the integrity and commitment of those leading the institution.

Prabowo also expressed gratitude that Indonesia now possesses an investment institution equivalent to a global sovereign wealth fund through Danantara. According to him, Danantara’s management over the past year has demonstrated that proper administration, backed by political will and strong intent, is beginning to yield tangible results.

He assessed that Danantara has the potential to become one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, estimated to rank sixth or seventh globally. “We are grateful that we now have an institution that can be compared to sovereign wealth funds in the world,” Prabowo said.