SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details)	Dec. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2025
Customer Relationships \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	8 years
Customer Relationships \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	25 years
Developed technology \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	3 years
Developed technology \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	10 years
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)		20 years
Trade names \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	5 years
Trade names \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	20 years
Reacquired distribution rights
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	15 years
Other \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted average useful life (years)	5 years

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