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Bank Overview - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited |
Nature Of Business [Line Items] |
Equity ownership interest of the bank's largest shareholder, Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited and its subsidiaries | 21.50%

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