Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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| Temporary Equity, Number of Shares, Redemption Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest, beginning balance | $ 5,997 | $ 6,956 | $ 8,047 |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests recognized in acquisitions of Powertech Batteries and Energy Leader Batteries India Limited | 191 | ||
| Net losses attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | (2,021) | (4,272) | |
| Loan to equity conversion by redeemable noncontrolling interests | (4,035) | 4,272 | (292) |
| Adjustment on buyout of noncontrolling interests | 109 | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 59 | (1,068) | (990) |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance | $ 0 | $ 5,997 | $ 6,956 |