Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Net income	$ 132,971	$ 130,236	$ 103,604
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of income taxes	(1,531)	(3,166)	(6,367)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes	(1,666)	3,089	5,943
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(5,477)	7,356	22,189
Total comprehensive income	127,494	137,592	125,793
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12,424)	(6,286)	(16,490)
Comprehensive income attributable to Universal Corporation	115,070	131,306	109,303
Foreign currency hedge, net of income taxes [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
hedges, net of income tax	(5,515)	1,320	3,993
Interest rate hedge, net of income taxes [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
hedges, net of income tax	$ 3,235	$ 6,113	$ 18,620