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	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other items, net	4
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other items, net	1
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other items, net		(5)
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other items, net	3	1
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other items, net		$ 1
Corporate [Member] | Deconsolidation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other items, net	4
Russia [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
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