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Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

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Summary of Investments

Investments consist of the following:

		As at
		March 31,				March 31,
		2018				2017
Investments in marketable securities and mutual funds(1)		$	99,954			$	87,652
Investments in FMPs			—				96
Investment in fixed deposits			21,548				24,673
Total		$	121,502			$	112,421

Note:

(1) Marketable securities represent short term investments made principally for the purpose of earning dividend income.

		As at
		March 31, 2018				March 31, 2017
Current investments		$	120,960			$	111,992
Non-current investment			542				429
Total		$	121,502			$	112,421

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