In line with its commitment to sustainability principles, Astra Credit Companies (ACC) has once again strengthened its support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the distribution of revolving funds worth IDR 100 million. In collaboration with Yayasan Astra – Yayasan Dharma Bhakti Astra (Yayasan Astra), this capital assistance targets 20 MSMEs to encourage their economic independence. More than just financial aid, this collaboration represents a concrete step by ACC to accompany MSMEs in leveling up and contributing more significantly to national economic recovery.
In commemoration of International Women's Day, the distribution of these revolving funds was marked by a ceremony on March 6, 2026, attended by ACC's Chief Human Capital Officer Frederikus Radix Wikanto, ACC's EVP Corporate Communication & ESR Riadi Prasodjo, Chairman of the Board of Yayasan Astra – Yayasan Dharma Bhakti Astra Rahmat Samulo, and Secretary of the Board of Yayasan Astra – Yayasan Dharma Bhakti Astra Ema Poedjiwati, held at Galeri Yayasan Astra, Sunter, North Jakarta.
ACC's Chief Human Capital Officer, Frederikus Radix Wikanto, stated that this revolving fund program represents ACC's support for the growth of MSMEs, particularly those led by women entrepreneurs. "Through synergy with Yayasan Astra, ACC wants to ensure that women-led MSMEs have a strong capital foundation to level up. This spirit of sustainability is not just about financial assistance, but about building long-term business competitiveness," said Radix.
The Chairman of the Board of Yayasan Astra – Yayasan Dharma Bhakti Astra, Rahmat Samulo, also expressed appreciation to ACC for its collaboration in supporting MSMEs to continue growing. He explained that the launch of this second-batch program, coinciding with International Women's Day, is a tangible manifestation of the shared commitment to empowering women in the economic sector, where women MSME entrepreneurs are not only drivers of family economies but also pillars of the national economy. "Following the one hundred percent repayment rate in the first batch — which proved the integrity of the participants — this program innovates with a monthly installment scheme to keep MSME cash flow healthy and ease their financial burden," said Samulo. He advised all participants to optimize their capital according to plan, maintain financial discipline, and continue expanding their market.
ACC distributed business funds of IDR 100 million to 20 MSMEs under the guidance of Yayasan Astra through a revolving fund system. A revolving fund is interest-free working capital provided to MSME entrepreneurs. After a period of 12 months, the funds are returned to be redistributed to other MSMEs in need, creating sustainable and lasting benefits.
The MSMEs receiving revolving funds from ACC are women-led businesses operating in the culinary or handicraft sectors, located within the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) areas.
In addition to capital support through the revolving funds, these women MSME entrepreneurs were also equipped with an MSME workshop themed "Digital Marketing for the Development of Women's MSMEs." This aims to ensure they not only have financial capital, but also strategic skills to market their products more broadly in the digital era. The workshop was delivered by digital marketing mentor Upit Fitrianingsih, ST., MT., CBCP.
Furthermore, the MSMEs receiving business funds will also be provided with an MSME coaching program — a private mentoring initiative where entrepreneurs can consult with experienced MSME mentors regarding challenges in their businesses.
