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Cash and cash equivalents - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents [abstract]
Bank balances	$ 28	$ 33
Bank overdrafts	$ 3	$ 17

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- Definition

The amount that has been withdrawn from an account in excess of existing cash balances. This is considered a short-term extension of credit by the bank. [Refer: Cash and cash equivalents]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Name IAS
-Number 7
-IssueDate 2025-01-01
-Paragraph 45
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-URIDate 2025-03-27

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Bank balances under cash pooling arrangements.

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No definition available.

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