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Schedule of Deferred Tax Not Recognized (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
Foreign income not recognized for U.S. deferred taxes | $ 2,439,297

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