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Restricted cash and escrow receivables | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022
Restricted cash and escrow receivables |
Restricted cash and escrow receivables | 10. Restricted cash and escrow receivables ​
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​ | ​ | As of March 31,
​ |  | 2021 |  | 2022
​ | ​ | (in millions of RMB)
Consumer protection fund deposits from merchants on the marketplaces (i) | ​ | 33,426 | ​ | 35,268
Others |  | 1,781 |  | 2,187
​ |  | 35,207 |  | 37,455
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| (i) | The amount represents consumer protection fund deposits received from merchants on the Company’s marketplaces, which are restricted for the purpose of compensating consumers for claims against merchants. A corresponding liability is recorded in other deposits and advances received under accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities (Note 19) on the consolidated balance sheets.

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