REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (BSI) noted significant growth of halal lifestyle segment, which is one of the main drivers of increased third-party funding (DPK) in the sharia economic ecosystem ah. By May 2025, managed funds in the sector reached Rp4 trillion, growing by 10.20 percent year-to-date (YTD).

“The gold business and the sharia ecosystem contribute positively to the bank's financial performance,” said BSI Sales & Distribution Director Anton Sukarna in a statement in Jakarta, Tuesday (24/6/2025).

The halal lifestyle segment, which includes food and beverage products, fashion, pharmaceuticals, to cosmetics, showed excellent market response. The growth of this sector is also supported by the active role of MSMEs who become the vanguard of the national sharia economy.

BSI has distributed IDR 49.3 trillion in financing to more than 380 thousand MSMEs across Indonesia. Of this, special financing for the halal sector reached IDR 24.015 billion as of March 2025.

“Government support, halal cross-sector collaboration, optimization of digital banking services, and adequate access to capital are needed for Indonesia to occupy the first position in the Global Islamic Economic Indicator,” Anton stressed.

Halal lifestyle is now not just a trend, but an integral part of the rapid growth of the sharia economy. With sharia-compliant products and increasing market demand, this sector provides great opportunities for businesses and investors.

BSI also continues to encourage capacity building for MSMEs through training and incubation programs in various regions. This effort aims to strengthen the halal ecosystem and expand the distribution of halal products to national as well as global markets.

Through these strategic measures, BSI is optimistic that it can drive the growth of the halal lifestyle sector while strengthening Indonesia's position in the sharia economic map of the world.

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