BI and DPR Agree on 2026 Operational Budget with Projected Surplus

Budget Highlights

Bank Indonesia (BI) and Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) have reached an agreement on BI's 2026 operational budget, with a projected surplus of Rp16.09 trillion. The budget outlines total revenue of Rp36.91 trillion, comprising Rp36.8 trillion from foreign exchange asset management, Rp8.9 billion from institutional activities, and Rp76.3 billion from administrative receipts.

Expenditure Breakdown

The total expenditure is set at Rp20.82 trillion, allocated across various categories including Rp5.9 trillion for staff salaries and benefits, Rp3.6 trillion for human resource management, and Rp2.8 trillion for facilities and infrastructure. Other significant allocations include Rp2.3 trillion for institutional formulation and implementation, Rp2.02 trillion for policy operationalization, and Rp715.6 billion for MSME empowerment and digitalization.

Implications and Projections

BI Governor Perry Warjiyo expressed gratitude for the approval and assured that the budget will be utilized effectively to support BI's mandated tasks. The projected surplus follows a projected surplus of Rp33.3 trillion in 2025, with BI's revenue expected to reach Rp58.1 trillion by the end of 2025, up from Rp50.5 trillion as of September 2025.

Conclusion

The agreement on BI's 2026 operational budget reflects a strong coordination between BI and DPR, ensuring that BI is well-equipped to carry out its monetary and financial stability mandates while supporting national development objectives.