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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - INR (₨) ₨ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Shares transferred for exercise option | 4,351,775 |  |
Foreign currency translation reserve associated with assets held for sale | ₨ 2,907 |  |
Foreign currency translation reserve [member] |  |  |
Foreign currency translation reserve associated with assets held for sale | ₨ 2,907 |  |
Treasury shares [member] |  |  |
Treasury shares held | 23,097,216 | 13,728,607 | 14,829,824

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