DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Managing period of hedging forecasted cash flows for operating expenses denominated in foreign currencies	12 months
Contract maturity period	12 months

Hedging Forecasted Cash Flows For Operating Expenses Denominated In Foreign Currencies Managed In Months

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