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Significant mergers and acquisitions and investments - Other acquisitions (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2022 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2021 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2020 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Other acquisitions |  |  |  |
Goodwill | ¥ 269,581 | ¥ 292,771 | ¥ 276,782 | $ 42,525
Total purchase price is comprised of: |  |  |  |
- cash consideration | 5,282 | 27,014 | 16,022 |
Gain (loss) recognized in relation to revaluation of previously held equity interests | (2) | 8,759 | 1,538 |
Other acquisitions, summarized |  |  |  |
Other acquisitions |  |  |  |
Net assets (liabilities) | 852 | (106) | 846 |
Identifiable intangible assets | 1,000 | 3,888 | 364 |
Deferred tax liabilities | (170) | (195) | (53) |
Subtotal | 1,682 | 3,587 | 1,157 |
Noncontrolling interests and mezzanine equity | (1,884) | (3,310) | (998) |
Net identifiable assets (liabilities) | (202) | 277 | 159 |
Goodwill | 3,283 | 4,105 | 7,840 |
Total | 3,081 | 4,382 | 7,999 |
Fair value of previously held equity interests | (31) | (2,434) | (2,215) |
Purchase consideration settled | (2,671) | (1,794) | (5,146) |
Deferred consideration as of year end | 379 | 154 | 638 |
Total purchase price is comprised of: |  |  |  |
- cash consideration | 3,050 | 875 | 5,784 |
- non-cash consideration |  | 1,073 |  |
- fair value of previously held equity interests | 31 | 2,434 | 2,215 |
Total | 3,081 | 4,382 | 7,999 |
Gain (loss) recognized in relation to revaluation of previously held equity interests | ¥ (2) | ¥ 2,378 | ¥ 1,538 |

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