Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure (Details Textual) - INR (₨) ₨ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Disclosure Of Corporate Social Responsibility CSR Expenditure [Abstract]
Expected expenses to be spent, corporate social responsibility	₨ 20,400
Expenses spent, corporate social responsibility	₨ 20,400	₨ 17,200

The amount of expenses require to be spent as per law by entity relates to corporate social responsibility.

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