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Assets held for sale - Additional Information (Detail) ₨ in Millions, $ in Millions |  |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 05, 2018 | Apr. 04, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 INR (₨) | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Disclosure of assets held for sale [line items] |  |  |  |
Assets held for sale |  |  | ₨ 27,201 | $ 418
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale |  |  | 6,212 | $ 95
Foreign currency translation reserve associated with assets held for sale |  |  | ₨ 2,907 |
Wipro Airport IT Services Limited [member] |  |  |  |
Disclosure of assets held for sale [line items] |  |  |  |
Equity holding percentage |  |  | 74.00% |
Wipro Airport IT Services Limited [member] | Disposal of major subsidiary [member] |  |  |  |
Disclosure of assets held for sale [line items] |  |  |  |
Equity holding percentage | 11.00% | 74.00% |  |

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