Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Net income	$ 130,236	$ 103,604	$ 96,314
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of income taxes	(3,166)	(6,367)	8,272
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes	3,089	5,943	17,038
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	7,356	22,189	45,044
Total comprehensive income	137,592	125,793	141,358
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,286)	(16,490)	(9,388)
Comprehensive income attributable to Universal Corporation	131,306	109,303	131,970
Foreign currency hedge, net of income taxes [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
hedges, net of income tax	1,320	3,993	11,812
Interest rate hedge, net of income taxes [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
hedges, net of income tax	$ 6,113	$ 18,620	$ 7,922