Indonesia's BRI Finance posts 33% surge in heavy‑equipment loans as unitlink returns stay modest

PT BRI Multifinance Indonesia (BRI Finance) reported a 33.26% year‑on‑year increase in financing for heavy equipment through the first quarter of 2026, despite challenges in the mining sector. The segment now accounts for 17.8% of the company's total loan portfolio. Corporate Secretary Aditia Fakhri Ramadhani said the demand for heavy‑equipment financing remains strong and the firm is expanding its productive‑finance business while maintaining prudent risk management.

Separately, data from Infovesta showed that Indonesia's fixed‑income unit‑linked products delivered modest returns up to May 2026. The top five products yielded between 3.45% and 3.13%, while the average return across the category contracted 0.88% year‑to‑date. Research head Wawan Hendrayana noted that higher Bank Indonesia benchmark rates could support future gains, but reaching 6‑7% returns would be difficult.

Both developments highlight the resilience and cautious optimism within Indonesia's financial sector as it navigates commodity price pressures and a shifting interest‑rate environment.