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The amount of provisions asociated to commitments and guarantees given. The amount of provisions to cover contingent risk and commitments

No definition available.

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The amount of provision for legal proceedings. [Refer: Other provisions]

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The amount of provisions other than provisions for employee benefits. [Refer: Provisions]

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-URIDate 2018-03-16

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The amount of liabilities of uncertain timing or amount.

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-URIDate 2018-03-16

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- References

No definition available.

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The amount of provisions for employee benefits. [Refer: Employee benefits expense; Provisions]

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