Capital and financial risk management - Net financial instruments - Derivative financial assets (liabilities), net (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Fair value of financial instruments
Gross amount	€ (859)	€ 4,409
Amount set off	0
Amounts presented in balance sheet	(859)	4,409
Cash collateral	1,232	(4,177)
Net amount	€ 373	€ 232

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The cash collateral received subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against financial assets less financial liabilities.

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The amount of gross financial liabilities and financial assets set off against financial assets and financial liabilities subject to offsetting enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements

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The amount of gross financial assets less financial liabilities subject to offsetting enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements.

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The amount of net financial assets less financial liabilities subject to offsetting enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements.

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The amount of net financial assets less financial liabilities subject to offsetting enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position.

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