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The interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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The cash inflow (outflow) due to a decrease (increase) in current borrowings. [Refer: Current borrowings]

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The amount of current commercial paper issued and the current portion of non-current commercial paper issued. [Refer: Commercial papers issued]

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The amount of exchange differences recognised in profit or loss that arise from foreign currency transactions, excluding those arising on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Financial instruments, class [member]]

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The amount of undrawn borrowing facilities that may be available for future operating activities and to settle capital commitments. [Refer: Capital commitments]

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