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The current portion of non-current credit facilities with financial entities, notes and bonds received at the corporate parent level.

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The adjustment to the basis (reference rate) used for calculation of the interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The maturity of borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The nominal or face amount of a financial instrument, used to calculate payments made on that instrument.

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The cash inflow from borrowings obtained. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The cash outflow to settle borrowings, classified as financing activities. [Refer: Borrowings]

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