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The amount recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, relating to non-current assets or disposal groups held for sale. [Refer: Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale; Other reserves; Other comprehensive income; Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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A component of equity representing the accumulated portion of gain (loss) on a hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge for cash flow hedges. [Refer: Cash flow hedges [member]]

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A component of equity representing exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign operations recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity. [Refer: Other comprehensive income]

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A component of equity representing the reserve of gains and losses on financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. [Refer: Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income; Other comprehensive income]