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Contingent liabilities and legal proceedings - Other matters in relation to USL (Details) | Jun. 16, 2016
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United Spirits Limited |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |
Shares percentage of additional equivalent payments required to be made to shareholders | 0.04%

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