BUSINESS DESCRIPTION	9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
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Nature of Operations [Text Block]	NOTE 1 – BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Business At IGC, we are dedicated to the future of pharmaceuticals and wellness products through innovative research in cannabinoid sciences. Devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy and chronic pain collectively affect more than one billion people worldwide. We believe life-altering solutions are within the reach of the current generation by applying creative concepts, dedicated study, and a passion for community and wellness empowerment, to cutting edge research, technology and product development. Since 2014, our team has been committed to researching the application of cannabinoids, sometimes in combination with other compounds, to address various ailments, using our research to develop intellectual property, formulations and multiple wellness and lifestyle brands. Separately, and in addition, since 2008, we have an infrastructure business managed from India, which involves the execution of construction projects, the purchase and resale of physical commodities mostly used in infrastructure, and the rental of heavy construction equipment. The Company’s principal office is located in the U.S. in Maryland. Additionally, the Company has a facility in Washington and offices in Colombia, Hong Kong, and India. SEC Settlement update On December 21, 2020, the Company and our CEO, Ram Mukunda, reached a settlement (“Settlement”), with the SEC related to disclosures made in our March 26, 2018 press release regarding the timeframe for the availability of our first cannabis product, Hyalolex™, now known as Hyalolex Drops of Clarity™. Under the terms of the Settlement, without admitting or denying the factual allegations, we and Mr. Mukunda consented to the entry of an order by the SEC pursuant to which: (i) we and Mr. Mukunda will cease and desist from committing or causing any violations and any future violations of Sections 17(a)(2) and (3) of the Securities Act; (ii) we and Mr. Mukunda paid civil monetary penalties of $175,000 and $35,000, respectively to the SEC; and (iii) we have retained an independent compliance consultant to conduct a compliance program assessment and make recommendations related to our internal policies and procedures regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures with an emphasis on our press releases and social media posts. Phase 1 Trial updates On July 30, 2020, we received a notice from the FDA to proceed with a 12-subject Phase 1 human clinical trial (“removal of full clinical hold”) on our INDA, submitted under Section 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, for our “IGC-AD1” proprietary formulation. The Phase 1 trial is proposed to involve a randomized placebo-controlled multiple ascending dose (“MAD”) study to evaluate safety and tolerability of IGC-AD1 in subjects with mild to severe dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the study will evaluate Pharmacokinetics (“PK”) of IGC-AD1 as it relates to polymorphisms of CYP2C9 and collect data on neurological and psychological factors. Our IGC-AD1 formulation is based on a patent filed by the University of South Florida (USF) that uses a cannabinoid as one of the active ingredients. We have exclusive rights to the patent filing. Hyalolex Drops of Clarity™, an oral tincture, is also modeled around the patent filing by USF. During the quarter the Company prepared to enroll patients. COVID-19 update We believe that the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on certain aspects of the economy have negatively impacted our revenue and increased our expenses. In the past nine months, our ability to provide services and distribute our products has been impacted due to store closures and abandoned harvests of hemp. Our facility on the West Coast of the U.S. and our Delhi office have had COVID-19 outbreaks that have led to closures, delays and expenses. In response, we have and continue to make efforts to decrease our overhead expenses and have oriented our primary focus on the human trials on IGC-AD1. IGC remains committed to its Infrastructure business line and intends to continue pursuing the execution of construction contracts, the purchase and resale of physical commodities used in infrastructure, and the rental of heavy construction equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic allows. Business Organization As of December 31, 2020, the Company had the following direct operating subsidiaries: Techni Bharathi Private Limited (“TBL”), IGCare, LLC (“IGCare"), Holi Hemp, LLC (“Holi Hemp”), IGC Pharma, LLC (“IGC Pharma”), SAN Holdings, LLC (“SAN Holdings”), Sunday Seltzer, LLC (“Sunday Seltzer”) and Colombia-based beneficially owned subsidiary Hamsa Biochem SAS (“Hamsa”). The Company’s fiscal year is the 52-week or 53-week period that ends on March 31. The Company is a Maryland corporation established in 2005. The Company’s filings are available on www.sec.gov.

NOTE 1 – BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Business

At IGC, we are dedicated to the future of pharmaceuticals and wellness products through innovative research in cannabinoid sciences. Devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy and chronic pain collectively affect more than one billion people worldwide. We believe life-altering solutions are within the reach of the current generation by applying creative concepts, dedicated study, and a passion for community and wellness empowerment, to cutting edge research, technology and product development.

Since 2014, our team has been committed to researching the application of cannabinoids, sometimes in combination with other compounds, to address various ailments, using our research to develop intellectual property, formulations and multiple wellness and lifestyle brands. Separately, and in addition, since 2008, we have an infrastructure business managed from India, which involves the execution of construction projects, the purchase and resale of physical commodities mostly used in infrastructure, and the rental of heavy construction equipment.

The Company’s principal office is located in the U.S. in Maryland. Additionally, the Company has a facility in Washington and offices in Colombia, Hong Kong, and India.

SEC Settlement update

On December 21, 2020, the Company and our CEO, Ram Mukunda, reached a settlement (“Settlement”), with the SEC related to disclosures made in our March 26, 2018 press release regarding the timeframe for the availability of our first cannabis product, Hyalolex™, now known as Hyalolex Drops of Clarity™. Under the terms of the Settlement, without admitting or denying the factual allegations, we and Mr. Mukunda consented to the entry of an order by the SEC pursuant to which: (i) we and Mr. Mukunda will cease and desist from committing or causing any violations and any future violations of Sections 17(a)(2) and (3) of the Securities Act; (ii) we and Mr. Mukunda paid civil monetary penalties of $175,000 and $35,000, respectively to the SEC; and (iii) we have retained an independent compliance consultant to conduct a compliance program assessment and make recommendations related to our internal policies and procedures regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures with an emphasis on our press releases and social media posts.

Phase 1 Trial updates

On July 30, 2020, we received a notice from the FDA to proceed with a 12-subject Phase 1 human clinical trial (“removal of full clinical hold”) on our INDA, submitted under Section 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, for our “IGC-AD1” proprietary formulation. The Phase 1 trial is proposed to involve a randomized placebo-controlled multiple ascending dose (“MAD”) study to evaluate safety and tolerability of IGC-AD1 in subjects with mild to severe dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the study will evaluate Pharmacokinetics (“PK”) of IGC-AD1 as it relates to polymorphisms of CYP2C9 and collect data on neurological and psychological factors. Our IGC-AD1 formulation is based on a patent filed by the University of South Florida (USF) that uses a cannabinoid as one of the active ingredients. We have exclusive rights to the patent filing. Hyalolex Drops of Clarity™, an oral tincture, is also modeled around the patent filing by USF. During the quarter the Company prepared to enroll patients.

COVID-19 update

We believe that the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on certain aspects of the economy have negatively impacted our revenue and increased our expenses. In the past nine months, our ability to provide services and distribute our products has been impacted due to store closures and abandoned harvests of hemp. Our facility on the West Coast of the U.S. and our Delhi office have had COVID-19 outbreaks that have led to closures, delays and expenses.

In response, we have and continue to make efforts to decrease our overhead expenses and have oriented our primary focus on the human trials on IGC-AD1. IGC remains committed to its Infrastructure business line and intends to continue pursuing the execution of construction contracts, the purchase and resale of physical commodities used in infrastructure, and the rental of heavy construction equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic allows.

Business Organization

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had the following direct operating subsidiaries: Techni Bharathi Private Limited (“TBL”), IGCare, LLC (“IGCare"), Holi Hemp, LLC (“Holi Hemp”), IGC Pharma, LLC (“IGC Pharma”), SAN Holdings, LLC (“SAN Holdings”), Sunday Seltzer, LLC (“Sunday Seltzer”) and Colombia-based beneficially owned subsidiary Hamsa Biochem SAS (“Hamsa”). The Company’s fiscal year is the 52-week or 53-week period that ends on March 31. The Company is a Maryland corporation established in 2005. The Company’s filings are available on www.sec.gov.