v3.26.1
Cash and cash equivalents (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents [abstract]  
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
     
2026 
€m 
 
2025 
m 
Cash and bank deposits
1
     5,274       8,871  
Money market funds
2
     3,708       2,130  
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in the consolidated statement of financial position
  
 
8,982
 
 
 
11,001
 
Bank overdrafts
     (69     (108
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows
  
 
 8,913
 
 
 
10,893
 
Notes:
 
1.
Includes bank deposits under repurchase agreements of
2,502 million (2025:
6,531 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.