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Risks and contingencies (Details) - CNY (¥)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Risks and contingencies
Anti-monopoly fine			¥ 18,228,000,000
Number of consecutive years the Company is required to file a self-assessment and compliance report to the SAMR	3 years
Collectability of payments made relating to trade assurance program
Risks and contingencies
Provisions made in relation to the program		¥ 0	¥ 0	¥ 0

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for fine imposed pursuant to the PRC Anti-monopoly Law. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Number of consecutive years the Company is required to file a self-assessment and compliance report to the State Administration for Market Regulation of the PRC (the 'SAMR').

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Amount charged against operating income increasing loss contingency liability, after adjustments to reduce previously estimated charges.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 20
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