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A component of equity representing the accumulated portion of gain (loss) on a hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge for cash flow hedges. [Refer: Cash flow hedges [member]]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Name IAS
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Note Effective 2018-01-01
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A component of equity representing the accumulated change in fair value of financial liabilities attributable to change in the credit risk of the liabilities. [Refer: Credit risk [member]; Financial liabilities]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Note Effective 2018-01-01
-Name IAS
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A component of equity representing exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign operations recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity. [Refer: Other comprehensive income]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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A component of equity representing accumulated gains and losses from investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.

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A component of equity representing the reserve of gains and losses on financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. [Refer: Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income; Other comprehensive income]

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A component of equity representing the accumulated gains and losses on hedging instruments that hedge investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.

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A component of equity representing accumulated gains and losses on remeasuring available-for-sale financial assets. [Refer: Financial assets available-for-sale]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Note Expiry date 2018-01-01
-Name IAS
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A component of equity representing the accumulated remeasurements of defined benefit plans. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [member]]

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The amount attributable to parent of accumulated items of income and expense (including reclassification adjustments) that are not recognized in profit or loss as required or permitted by other IFRSs.

No definition available.

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The portion of other recognized income and expense of investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated entities that is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity.

No definition available.

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The portion of The portion of other recognized income and expense of investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated entities that is recognised in other comprehensive income and may be reclassified to profit or loss.

No definition available.

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Amount of other reserves not reclassified to profit or loss that is attributable to parent.

No definition available.

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Amount of other reserves that may be reclassified to profit or loss that is attributable to parent.

No definition available.