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Danantara Reveals Positive BUMN Performance, Pertamina and Pelindo Profits Soar

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian state-owned enterprises (BUMN) under the Danantara Indonesia investment management ecosystem reported positive performance in the April 2025-April 2026 period.
  • Key companies like Pertamina, Pupuk Indonesia, and Pelindo saw significant profit increases, with some returning to profitability after previous losses.
  • Danantara also initiated strategic investments using BUMN dividends, including projects for the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem and Waste-to-Energy initiatives.

Indonesian state-owned enterprises (BUMN) within the Danantara Indonesia investment management ecosystem have demonstrated a positive financial trajectory. Across the April 2025 to April 2026 period, several BUMNs reported substantial profit growth, signaling resilience and successful transformation.

Danantara also conveys a number of highlights on performance achievements throughout 2025 which reflect the resilience, transformation, and contribution of BUMN in various strategic sectors to the national economy.

— Rohan HafasManaging Director Stakeholders Management and Communications Danantara, Rohan Hafas, highlighted the positive performance of state-owned enterprises.

Notable achievements include PT Pertamina's 80 percent year-on-year profit increase, reaching Rp 24.9 trillion. PT Pupuk Indonesia saw an even more significant jump, with profits rising 202 percent year-on-year to Rp 3.2 trillion. Pelindo also recorded a 169 percent increase, achieving Rp 900 billion in profit. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) maintained steady growth with a 15 percent profit increase to Rp 21.2 trillion.

The selection is not intended to be a comprehensive list, but rather a highlight of a number of BUMN companies with notable performance improvements since being within the Danantara management ecosystem.

— Rohan HafasRohan Hafas clarified that the highlighted companies were examples of strong performance within the Danantara ecosystem.

Furthermore, companies like PT Krakatau Steel Tbk and PT Kimia Farma Tbk have turned around previous losses, reporting profits of Rp 635 billion and Rp 108 billion respectively. These turnarounds were supported by restructuring efforts and capital injections facilitated by PT Danantara Asset Management.

Outside of the entities shown, there are still various other BUMNs that have also recorded positive performance developments and continue to be part of Danantara's sustainable transformation agenda.

— Rohan HafasRohan Hafas emphasized that many other state-owned enterprises also showed positive growth.

Beyond financial reporting, Danantara has begun deploying its investment mandate. Strategic projects funded by BUMN dividends include the development of an integrated ecosystem for Indonesian Hajj and Umrah services in Mecca, aiming to enhance pilgrim services and Indonesia's global standing in this sector. Additionally, a Waste-to-Energy project is underway to promote sustainable waste management, bolster energy security, and advance the transition to a green economy.

A portion of these dividends are allocated to support projects that have strategic value for national development and are expected to create long-term economic benefits.

— Rohan HafasRohan Hafas explained the allocation of BUMN dividends for strategic national projects.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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