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The percentage of workers profit sharing during the period.

No definition available.

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The percentage of surcharge applicable during the period.

No definition available.

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The applicable income tax rate.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The tax expense (income) divided by the accounting profit. [Refer: Accounting profit]

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The amount of income tax relating to amounts recognised in other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss. [Refer: Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The tax rate effect on the reconciliation between the average effective tax rate and the applicable tax rate resulting from a change in tax rate. [Refer: Average effective tax rate; Applicable tax rate]

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