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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Amortization of Intangibles) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense [Line Items]      
Amortization expense related to intangible assets $ 70us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 67us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 63us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
Amortization of Intangibles, Cost of Goods Sold [Member]      
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense [Line Items]      
Amortization expense related to intangible assets (12)us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_NatureOfExpenseAxis
= nvl_AmortizationIncludedInCostOfGoodsMember
(12)us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_NatureOfExpenseAxis
= nvl_AmortizationIncludedInCostOfGoodsMember
(13)us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_NatureOfExpenseAxis
= nvl_AmortizationIncludedInCostOfGoodsMember
Amortization of Intangibles, Depreciation and Amortization [Member]      
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense [Line Items]      
Amortization expense related to intangible assets $ 58us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_NatureOfExpenseAxis
= nvl_AmortizationofintangiblesnonproductionassetsMember
$ 55us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_NatureOfExpenseAxis
= nvl_AmortizationofintangiblesnonproductionassetsMember
$ 50us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_NatureOfExpenseAxis
= nvl_AmortizationofintangiblesnonproductionassetsMember