Consolidated statement of cash flows (Parenthetical) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Cash inflow on derivative financial instruments	€ 9	€ 273	€ 131

The amount represents cash inflow from derivative financial instruments.

No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration