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The forecasted gain (loss) on cash flow hedges attributable to a change in the benchmark interest rate.

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The forecasted increase (decrease) in the benchmark interest rate used to calculate the impact of interest rate derivative positions on the income statement, assuming all other variables remain constant.

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The forecasted increase (decrease) in hedging reserves attributable to a change in the benchmark interest rate.

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Refers to net value exposure percentage for the next fiscal year.

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Refers to net value exposure percentage in the year following the latest fiscal year.

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The percentage of the notional amount of the entity's debt hedged with interest rate swaps and options.

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The interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The maturity of borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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Financial risk management (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Interest Rate Risk [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Forecasted increase in benchmark interest rate	0.25%
Forecasted loss on cash flow hedges due to increase in benchmark interest rate	$ (2,897)	$ (2,745)	$ (2,731)
Forecasted increase in hedging reserves due to increase in benchmark interest rate	$ 22,130	$ 27,570	$ 32,928
Interest Rate Risk [Member] \| Euros [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Percentage of notional amount of debt hedged	100.00%
Maturity date	2030
Interest Rate Risk [Member] \| Euros [Member] \| Bottom of Range [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Interest rate	0.00%
Interest Rate Risk [Member] \| Euros [Member] \| Top of Range [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Interest rate	4.87%
Interest Rate Risk [Member] \| U.S. Dollars [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Maturity date	2034
Interest Rate Risk [Member] \| U.S. Dollars [Member] \| Bottom of Range [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Percentage of notional amount of debt hedged	72.00%
Interest rate	1.98%
Interest Rate Risk [Member] \| U.S. Dollars [Member] \| Top of Range [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Percentage of notional amount of debt hedged	100.00%
Interest rate	5.27%
Currency Risk [Member]
Financial risk management [Abstract]
Net Euro exposure percentage for next fiscal year	100.00%
Net Euro exposure percentage for following fiscal period	75.00%