v3.25.1
Cash and cash equivalents (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents [abstract]  
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
     
2025 
€m 
 
2024 
m 
Cash and bank deposits
1
     8,871       4,168  
Money market funds
2
     2,130       2,015  
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in the consolidated statement of financial position
  
 
11,001
 
 
 
6,183
 
Bank overdrafts
     (108     (111
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations
           42  
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows
  
 
10,893
 
 
 
6,114
 
Notes:
 
1.
Includes bank deposits under repurchase agreements of
6,531 million (2024:
2,034 million).
 
2.
Items are measured at fair value and the valuation basis is level 1 classification, which comprises financial instruments where fair value is determined by unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.