Segment information - Reconciliation from the Adjusted EBITA to the consolidated net income (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions |
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Mar. 31, 2026
CNY (¥)
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Mar. 31, 2026
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Mar. 31, 2025
CNY (¥)
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Mar. 31, 2024
CNY (¥)
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| Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | ||||
| Unallocated expenses | ¥ (5,150) | ¥ (4,337) | ¥ (6,190) | |
| Inter-segment elimination | (2,420) | (1,741) | (2,586) | |
| Non-cash share-based compensation expense | (11,180) | $ (1,621) | (13,970) | (18,546) |
| Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | (5,079) | (736) | (6,336) | (21,592) |
| Impairment of goodwill, and others | (10,007) | (11,854) | (11,540) | |
| Income (Loss) from operations | 50,150 | 7,270 | 140,905 | 113,350 |
| Interest and investment income, net | 87,512 | 12,687 | 20,759 | (9,964) |
| Interest expense | (9,793) | (1,420) | (9,596) | (7,947) |
| Other income, net | 1,518 | 220 | 3,387 | 6,157 |
| Income tax expenses | (30,045) | (4,356) | (35,445) | (22,529) |
| Share of results of equity method investees | 2,785 | 404 | 5,966 | (7,735) |
| Net income | 102,127 | $ 14,805 | 125,976 | 71,332 |
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| Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | ||||
| BABA Adjusted EBITA AdjustedEarningsBeforeInterestTaxesAndAmortization | ¥ 83,986 | ¥ 179,143 | ¥ 173,804 | |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets and the amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of intangible assets to fair value. No definition available.
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- Definition Adjusted EBITA represents net income before interest and investment income, net, interest expense, other income (expense), net, income tax expenses, share of results of equity method investees, certain non-cash expenses, consisting of share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, and others (including provision in relation to matters outside the ordinary course of business), which we do not believe are reflective of our core operating performance during the periods presented. No definition available.
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- Definition Consists of i) the amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized ii) other items No definition available.
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- Definition This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the after tax net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. No definition available.
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- Definition Inter-segment elimination No definition available.
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- Definition This element represents: 1) the amount of net gain (loss) recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination; 2) net gain (loss) recognized by the entity as a result of deconsolidation/disposal of subsidiaries/investments; 3) impairment loss on investments and 4) dividends, interest on securities and net gains or losses on securities. No definition available.
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- Definition Unallocated expenses primarily relate to corporate administrative costs and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. The goodwill impairment, and the equity-settled donation expense related to the allotment of shares to a charitable trust, are presented as unallocated items in the segment information because our management does not consider these as part of the segment operating performance measure. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes amount capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of interest expense classified as operating and nonoperating. Includes, but is not limited to, cost of borrowing accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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