Restricted cash and escrow receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of restricted cash and escrow receivables

	As of March 31,
	2022		2023
	RMB		RMB
	(in millions)
Buyer protection fund deposits from merchants on the marketplaces (i)		35,268		32,962
Others		2,187		3,462
		37,455		36,424

(i)The amount represents buyer protection fund deposits received from merchants on the Company’s marketplaces, which are restricted for the purpose of compensating buyers for claims against merchants. A corresponding liability is recorded in other deposits and advances received under accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities (Note 19) on the consolidated balance sheets.