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A component of equity representing exchange differences on translation of financial statements recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity. [Refer: Other comprehensive income]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Name IAS
-Number 21
-IssueDate 2024-01-01
-Paragraph 52
-Subparagraph b
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-URIDate 2024-03-27

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Agreed consideration for sale of subsidiary.

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Agreed deferred consideration for sale of subsidiary.

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Agreed performance related earn out consideration from sale of subsidiary.

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Percentage of ownership interests in subsidiary to be disposed.

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