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The gains (losses) on the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Cash flow hedges [member]]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Note Expiry date 2018-01-01
-Name IFRS
-Number 7
-IssueDate 2017-01-01
-Paragraph 24
-Subparagraph b
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Maximum hedge horizon for derivative instruments which matches with the maximum maturity of the foreign exchange derivatives we use, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The amount that best represents the maximum exposure to market risk without taking into account any collateral held or other credit enhancements.

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The upward or downward change in the relevant risk variable percentage used for sensitivity analysis of types of risk to which the entity is exposed. Used to calculate how profit or loss and equity would have been affected by changes in the relevant risk variable that were reasonably possible as of the reporting date.

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The timeframe of occurrence of hedged forecasted transactions and recognition in profit or loss from the date of the statement of financial position, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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