#Economy (13)

IHSG Plunges 1.33% to 5,863 on Hot US Inflation
The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) closed down 79.24 points, or 1.33%, at 5,863.78 in Thursday's (15/10/2026) trading; the index touched an intraday low of 5,804.21.

IHSG Drops 1.33% to 5,863 on Hot U.S. Inflation
IHSG closed at 5.863,78 on Thursday (15/10/2026), down 79.24 points or 1.33 percent, according to Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) data through RTI Business.

Indonesia's 2027 Hajj Cost Set at Rp98.47 Million
The 1448 Hijriah/2027 Hajj organizing cost (BPIH) was agreed at an average of Rp98,466,463.35 per pilgrim.

Indonesia Ends EV Import Incentives in 2026, Eyes Local Production
Indonesia will not extend import incentives for fully built-up (CBU) electric cars from January 1, 2026 (Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita).

What Is Alternative Credit Scoring? OJK Pushes It for MSMEs
OJK is promoting alternative credit scoring to widen financing access for MSMEs (UMKM).

How to Check the Dollar-Rupiah Rate: Rp17,930 Today
Bank Indonesia's JISDOR reference rate on October 14, 2026 was Rp17,930 per US dollar; live TradingView data showed Rp17,925.0 at 09:30 WIB.

How to Register for the MyPertamina Fuel QR Code 2026
Pertamina requires a QR code/barcode to buy subsidized Pertalite and Solar fuels at gas stations, issued after registering in the Subsidi Tepat program via MyPertamina or official channels.

How to Get an NPWP Online in 2026: Requirements and Steps
NPWP (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak) is Indonesia's Tax Identification Number; online registration is done through the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) official site at ereg.pajak.go.id.

How to Claim BPJS Employment Benefits Online: JMO to Lapak Asik
Claiming JHT (Jaminan Hari Tua, Old-Age Security) from BPJS Ketenagakerjaan — Indonesia's employment social security agency — is easiest through the JMO (Jamsostek Mobile) app for balances up to IDR 10 million.

How to Open a Bank Account Online: BRI, BCA, BNI, Mandiri
Indonesia's major banks offer fully online account opening through their apps: BRImo (BRI), myBCA (BCA), wondr by BNI (BNI), and Livin’ by Mandiri (Bank Mandiri).

How to Calculate a Mortgage (KPR) and Simulate Monthly Payments
Mortgage (KPR, Kredit Pemilikan Rumah) installments in Indonesia are calculated with the annuity method: Installment = P × (i/12) / (1 − (1 + i/12)^−n), where P = loan principal, i = annual interest rate, and n = number of months.

How to Top Up a PLN Electricity Token via Phone: PLN Mobile to…
Prepaid electricity tokens can be bought through the PLN Mobile app: choose the “Kelistrikan” (Electricity) menu → “Token dan Pembayaran” (Token and Payment) → enter the customer ID → pick a denomination → pay → view the 20-digit code in “Lihat Transaksi Saya” (View My Transactions).

How to Check Your PLN Electricity Bill Online: PLN Mobile to SMS
Postpaid electricity bills are most practically checked through the PLN Mobile app: register an account, open the “Informasi Tagihan dan Token Listrik” (Bill and Token Information) or “Token dan Pembayaran” (Token and Payment) menu, enter the customer ID — the system shows the bill amount, period, payment status, and history.
