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Summary of significant accounting policies- Various (Details) ¥ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 CNY (¥) Segment | Mar. 31, 2024 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2023 CNY (¥) Segment
Business combinations and noncontrolling interests |  |  |
Net (loss) income attributable to mezzanine equity holders | ¥ 64 | ¥ 181 | ¥ 365
Segment reporting |  |  |
Number of reportable segment | Segment | 6 |  | 7
Revenue recognition |  |  |
Practical expedient, financing component | true |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Optional Exemption, Performance Obligation [true false] | true |  |
Sales and marketing expenses |  |  |
Advertising and promotional expenses | ¥ 113,573 | 88,217 | ¥ 76,818
Other employee benefits |  |  |
Contribution amount charged to the consolidated income statements | 14,329 | 14,190 | ¥ 13,953
Accounts receivable |  |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | ¥ 9,307 | ¥ 8,042 |
Minimum |  |  |
Equity securities and other investments |  |  |
Treasury investment original maturity term | 1 year |  |
Treasury investment remaining maturity term | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Equity securities and other investments |  |  |
Treasury investment remaining maturity term | 5 years |  |

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