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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
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