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Stock Exchange Index Falls 5.91 Per Cent to 7,137 Level in Past Week

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Stock Exchange Index Falls 5.91 Per Cent to 7,137 Level in Past Week
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The Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) recorded a downward trend in share trading data for the period 9–13 March 2026. The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) weakened by nearly 6 per cent over the past week.

“The decline in IHSG movement over the week amounted to 5.91 per cent, closing at 7,137.212 from the previous week’s position of 7,585.687,” the IDX stated in an official statement on Friday, 13 March 2026.

The decline also affected market capitalisation values. The IDX recorded market capitalisation falling 6.96 per cent to Rp 12.678 trillion from Rp 13.627 trillion in the previous week.

“Changes also occurred in the IDX’s average daily trading volume this week, decreasing 25.49 per cent to 31.55 billion shares from 42.34 billion shares in the previous week,” it explained.

The IDX’s average daily transaction frequency also declined by 31.54 per cent to 1.87 million transactions from 2.73 million transactions at the previous week’s close. The IDX’s average daily transaction value also decreased by 31.10 per cent to Rp 17.20 trillion from Rp 24.97 trillion in the previous week.

“Foreign investors recorded a net selling value of Rp 117.17 billion today, and throughout 2026, foreign investors have recorded a net selling value of Rp 8.85 trillion,” it added.

During the 9–13 March 2026 period, the IDX also undertook various activities. Beginning the week on Monday, 9 March 2026, the IDX introduced a Sharia mode on the IDX Mobile application to support investor needs for transparent, trustworthy information access aligned with Sharia principles.

The feature was officially introduced at the IDX Main Hall as part of the exchange’s strategic initiative to strengthen literacy and provide easier access to Sharia investment information for the public.

Subsequently, on Thursday, 13 March 2026, in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, the IDX together with UN Women, UN Global Compact Network Indonesia (IGCN), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (IBCWE) organised Ring the Bell for Gender Equality (RTBFGE) 2026 at the IDX Main Hall with the theme “Women’s Leadership for a Fair and Prosperous Economy”.

The event was part of a global campaign and was attended by approximately 114 stock exchanges in 90 countries, emphasising the important role of capital markets in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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