Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) triggered a trading halt AT 9 am local time on Tuesday (8/4/2025) after the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) fell more than 8%.
“This measure was taken to ensure trading remains orderly, fair, and efficient,” said IDX Corporate Secretary Kautsar Primadi Nurahmad, referring to the exchange’s emergency guidelines, as quoted bu antaranews.com.
The halt follows a 596.33-point (9.16%) drop in IHSG to 5,914.28 at market open, while the LQ45 index of blue-chip stocks dropped 92.61 points (11.25%) to 651.90.
As per current policy, a 30-minute trading halt is imposed if IHSG drops over 8%, with further halts or suspensions applied at 15% and 20% thresholds.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) has implemented new rules effectiveTueday5, adjusting Lower Auto Rejection (ARB) limits and trading halt procedures to maintain orderly, fair, and efficient market operations.
Under the new regulations, the ARB limit is now set at 15% for all price ranges on stocks listed on the Main Board, Development Board, New Economy Board, ETFs, and REITs.
Trading halts will be triggered if the IHSG drops more than 8% (30-minute halt), with a second 30-minute halt if losses exceed 15%, and a full suspension if the index falls over 20%, subject to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) approval.
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