ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) is set to deploy USD 10 billion (approximately IDR 165.3 trillion) in investment capital starting October 2025.
The fund will be used to strengthen strategic investments both within Indonesia and abroad, marking a major milestone in the nation’s sovereign investment strategy.
According to Pandu Patria Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Danantara, 80 percent of the total capital will be allocated for domestic investments, while the remaining 20 percent will go to international ventures.
“This month marks the first time we are deploying our capital. Within the first three months alone, we expect to invest close to 10 billion U.S. dollars,” said Pandu, Monday, October 6, 2025.
The fund allocation expands Danantara’s investment portfolio, forming part of Indonesia’s initial sovereign wealth fund (SWF) capital of USD 20 billion, designed to support 20 national strategic projects. The SWF aims to professionally and transparently manage state assets, drive economic transformation, and strengthen Indonesia’s global competitiveness.
Focus on Strategic and ESG-Driven Projects
Initial projects funded by Danantara include the construction of an Indonesian Hajj Village in Saudi Arabia, upstream energy ventures with Pertamina, and the development of a waste-to-energy (WtE) power plant, scheduled to begin later this year.
These initiatives align with Danantara’s focus for the next two years on energy and food security, renewable energy, financial services, healthcare, real estate, and digital infrastructure.
In every investment, Danantara upholds Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to ensure sustainability and transparency. This approach is expected to attract more foreign investment to Indonesia and pave the way for Danantara to become a full member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF).
Indonesia: A Global Investment Magnet
Pandu highlighted Indonesia’s enduring appeal to international investors.
“Indonesia remains one of the world’s best-kept secrets for investors—strong growth, low inflation, and a young population. It’s one of the few places offering not only high returns but also high security,” he said.
Beyond expanding its physical project portfolio, Danantara is also committed to enhancing liquidity in Indonesia’s capital markets, where average daily trading currently reaches about USD 1 billion, still lagging behind India’s USD 10–11 billion per day.
The state-owned enterprises (SOEs) under Danantara’s management already account for roughly one-third of Indonesia’s total market capitalization, underscoring the agency’s vital role in strengthening the nation’s investment ecosystem.
“We need a strong public market to allow the private market to thrive—public markets are where capital gets recycled,” Pandu concluded. (AT Network)
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