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Share-Based Compensation (Details) (2010 LTIP [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
2010 LTIP [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation by Award [Line Items]      
Total compensation (income) expense $ 9us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= nvl_TwoZeroOneZeroLtipMember
$ 27us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
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= nvl_TwoZeroOneZeroLtipMember
$ (3)us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
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= nvl_TwoZeroOneZeroLtipMember