Contingent liabilities and legal proceedings - Other matters in relation to USL (Details)	Jun. 16, 2016
United Spirits Limited
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]
Shares percentage of additional equivalent payments required to be made to shareholders	0.04%

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