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The amount of interest expense on borrowings. [Refer: Interest expense; Borrowings]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The amount of interest income on held-to-maturity investments. [Refer: Interest income; Held-to-maturity investments]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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A component of equity representing accumulated gains and losses from investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Name IAS
-Number 1
-IssueDate 2023-01-01
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The amount of increase in finance income net of finance cost associated with interest and other financing activities of the entity.

No definition available.

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Amount of interest expenses from derivative instrument.

No definition available.