Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has placed an additional Rp 100 trillion in bank deposits to counter liquidity pressures from rising government bond yields. The total now stands at around Rp 300 trillion, up from Rp 200 trillion previously. The injection, timed ahead of Lebaran, prioritizes state-owned and regional banks.
Jakarta -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced an additional Rp 100 trillion deposit placement into banks on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) at the Ministry of Finance office. The move responds to a rise in government bond yields to 0.4 percent, signaling liquidity shortages in the banking sector. Previously, the government had placed Rp 200 trillion using excess budget balances (SAL), bringing the total to around Rp 300 trillion. This latest placement is flexible, allowing withdrawals as needed for state cash management. Purbaya stated, 'If bond yield rises 0.1 percent, I already notice. At 0.4 percent, there is definitely a liquidity drought in banks. I checked, and banks are indeed short.' He added, 'I added another Rp 100 trillion into the economic system. We are safeguarding liquidity seriously.' The funds are expected to enable banks to buy government securities (SBN) or deposit them at Bank Indonesia, helping to cap yield spikes. Initial distribution targets state-owned banks and regional lenders, with Bank DKI receiving about Rp 2 trillion. Private banks will be considered later under strict selection. 'The placement is flexible, can be withdrawn anytime,' Purbaya said. The government pledges ongoing monitoring of liquidity throughout the year, particularly ahead of Lebaran.
