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Segment information - Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment and operating lease cost relating to land use rights by segments and others (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022 CNY (¥)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 CNY (¥)	Mar. 31, 2020 CNY (¥)
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	¥ 27,808	$ 4,386	¥ 26,389	¥ 20,523
Total segments | China commerce
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	13,043		9,790	6,605
Total segments | International commerce
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	1,473		1,180	725
Total segments | Local consumer services
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	1,237		1,161	766
Total segments | Cainiao
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	992		872	694
Total segments | Cloud
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	7,613		11,161	9,257
Total segments | Digital media and entertainment
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	956		1,109	1,359
Total segments | Innovation initiatives and others and unallocated
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	¥ 2,494		¥ 1,116	¥ 1,117

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights.

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