6. Investments
Investments consist of the following:
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Investments in marketable securities and mutual funds(1) |
$ | 99,954 | $ | 87,652 | ||||
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Investments in FMPs |
— | 96 | ||||||
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Investment in fixed deposits |
21,548 | 24,673 | ||||||
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Total |
$ | 121,502 | $ | 112,421 | ||||
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Note:
(1) Marketable securities represent short term investments made principally for the purpose of earning dividend income.
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March 31, 2017 |
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Current investments |
$ | 120,960 | $ | 111,992 | ||||
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Non-current investment |
542 | 429 | ||||||
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Total |
$ | 121,502 | $ | 112,421 | ||||
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