Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for fair financial statement presentation. Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. |
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. Certain aged receivables and certain deposits and advances in the amount of approximately $644 thousand have been reclassified to non-current assets from current assets. In Fiscal 2019, a Note Payable in the amount of $1.8 Million has been paid off. Please see “Note 10 – Loans and Other Liabilities”, in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein for more information. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Significant estimates and assumptions are generally used for, but not limited to: allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable; future obligations under employee benefit plans; the useful lives of property, plant, equipment; intangible assets; valuations; impairment of goodwill and investments; recoverability of advances; the valuation of options granted and warrants issued; and income tax and deferred tax valuation allowances, if any. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Critical accounting estimates could change from period to period and could have a material impact on IGC’s results, operations, financial position and cash flows. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ASC 606 prescribes a 5-step process to achieve its core principle. The Company recognizes revenue from trading, rental, or product sales as follows: I. Identify the contract with the customer. II. Identify the contractual performance obligations. III. Determine the amount of consideration/price for the transaction. IV. Allocate the determined amount of consideration/price to the contractual obligations. V. Recognize revenue when or as the performing party satisfies performance obligations. The consideration/price for the transaction (performance obligation(s)) is determined as per the agreement or invoice (contract) for the services and products in the Infrastructure Business and Plant and Cannabinoid Business. Revenue in the Infrastructure Business is recognized for the renting and contracting business once the obligation as per the agreement has been completed by the company. The revenue from the purchase and resale of physical infrastructure commodities is recognized once the bill of lading along with the invoice have been transferred to the customer. In the Plant and Cannabinoid Business, the revenue from the cannabinoid-based products is recognized in Holi Hemp once goods have been sold to the customer and the performance obligation has been completed. While in IGCare, we license our products to processors. The revenue from the cannabinoid-based products and therapies is recognized once goods have been sold to the customer by the outlets and the performance obligation is completed as per the agreement. Net sales disaggregated by significant products and services for Fiscal 2019 and Fiscal 2018 were as follows (in thousands): Year Ended March 31, 2019 ($) 2018 ($) Infrastructure Business Rental income (1) 30 45 Construction contracts (2) - 62 Purchase and resale of physical commodities (3) 5,061 2,086 Plant and Cannabinoid Business Cannabinoid products and therapies (4) 25 - Total 5,116 2,193 (1) Rental income consists of income from rental of heavy construction equipment like bulldozers, excavators, rollers and pavers, among others. (2) Relates to the income from execution of construction contracts. (3) Relates to the income from purchase and resale of physical commodities used in infrastructure, like steel, marble and tiles. (4) Relates to the revenue from plant and cannabinoid-based products and therapies such as hemp crude extract, hemp isolate, and hemp distillate. There was no revenue from Hyalolex™ During Fiscal 2019 and 2018, the Company had approximately $5,091 thousand and $2,193 thousand of revenue respectively in Infrastructure Business. During Fiscal 2019, the Company reported $25 thousand in revenue from the Plant and Cannabinoid Business. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basic and diluted loss per share Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding. Diluted loss per common share is computed similar to basic loss per common share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potential common stock had been issued and if the additional shares of common stock were dilutive. The weighted average number of shares outstanding for Fiscal 2019 and Fiscal 2018 used for the computation of basic EPS is 35,393,407 and 27,937,287 shares, respectively. Potential common stock consists of the incremental common stock issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants (using the if-converted method). The computation of basic loss per share for the year ended March 31, 2019 excludes potentially dilutive securities of 3.3 million shares underlying common stock, warrants and options, because their inclusion would be antidilutive. As a result, the computations of net loss per share for each period presented is the same for both basic and fully diluted. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires an entity to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rate expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established and recorded when management determines that some or all of the deferred tax assets are not likely to be realized and therefore, it is necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. In evaluating a tax position for recognition, management evaluates whether it is more-likely-than-not that a position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, based on technical merits of the position. If the tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the tax position is measured and recognized in the Company’s financial statements as the largest amount of tax benefit that, in management’s judgment, is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. As of March 31, 2019, and 2018, there was no significant liability for income tax associated with unrecognized tax benefits. |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Accounts receivable Accounts receivable represents amounts owed from customers in the Infrastructure Business. The Company estimates reserves for bad debts based on general aging, experience and past-due status of the accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by evaluating the relative credit worthiness of each client, historical collections experience and other information, including the aging of the receivables. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and cash equivalents For financial statement purposes, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturity of three months or less, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank accounts in the U.S., India, and Hong Kong, which at times may exceed applicable insurance limits. The cash in foreign subsidiaries as on March 31, 2019 and 2018, was approximately $284 thousand and $30 thousand, respectively. |
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Short-term and long-term investments Our policy for short-term and long-term investments is to establish a high-quality portfolio that preserves principal, meets liquidity needs, avoids inappropriate concentrations and delivers an appropriate yield in relationship to our investment guidelines and market conditions. Short-term and long-term investments consist of corporate, various government agency and municipal debt securities, as well as certificates of deposit that have maturity dates that are greater than 90 days. Certificates of deposit and commercial paper are carried at cost which approximates fair value. We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 320, “Investments — Debt and Equity Securities”. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in stockholders’ equity, net of related tax effects. Other Investments are initially measured at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration given for them, including transaction costs. The Company’s equity in the earnings/(losses) of affiliates is included in the statement of income and the Company’s share of net assets of affiliates is included in the balance sheet. Where the Company’s ownership interest is in excess of 25% and the Company enjoys significant interest, the Company has accounted for the investment based on the equity method. In Fiscal 2019 and 2018, the Company concluded that it does not have significant influence over Midtown Partner LLC (MTP). Therefore, the Company did not recognize any changes in MTP’s earnings/(losses). The investment is valued at the same value as in Fiscal 2017. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property, plant and equipment (PP&E) Property and equipment are recorded at cost net of accumulated depreciation and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Upon retirement or disposition, cost and related accumulated depreciation of the property and equipment are de-recognized and any gain or loss is reflected in the results of operation. Cost of additions and substantial improvements to property and equipment are capitalized. The cost of maintenance and repairs of the property and equipment are charged to operating expenses as incurred. |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair value of financial instruments FASB ASC No. 820, “Fair Value Measurement” defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instrument includes cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair values due to the nature of the items. As of March 31, 2019, the Company’s investments are Level 3 instruments. Financial instruments are classified as current if they are expected to be liquidated within the next twelve months. For further information refer Note 7 – Investments in Unlisted Securities. |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Concentration of credit risk and significant customers Financial instruments, which potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk, are primarily comprised of cash and cash equivalents, investments, accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable, if any. The Company places its cash, investments in highly rated financial institutions. The Company adheres to a formal investment policy with the primary objective of preservation of principal, which contains credit rating minimums and diversification requirements. Management believes its credit policies reflect normal industry terms and business risk. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties and, accordingly, does not require collateral. During Fiscal 2019, sales were spread across customers in Asia and U.S. and the credit concentration risk is low. |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | Stock – Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation to employees and non-employees in conformity with the provisions of ASC 718, Stock-Based Compensation |
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Commitments and contingencies Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigations, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment and/or remediation can be reasonably estimated. We record associated legal fees as incurred. Information regarding our commitments and contingencies is incorporated by reference in Note 11 of this annual report on Form 10-K |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Impairment of long – lived assets The Company reviews its long-lived assets, with finite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable. Such circumstances include, though are not limited to, significant or sustained declines in revenues or earnings, future anticipated cash flows, business plans and material adverse changes in the economic climate, such as changes in operating environment, competitive information and impact of changes in government policies. For assets that the Company intends to hold for use, if the total of the expected future undiscounted cash flows produced by the assets or subsidiary company is less than the carrying amount of the assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the assets. For assets the Company intends to dispose of by sale, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the estimated fair value less cost to sell is less than the carrying value of the assets. Fair value is determined based on quoted market prices, if available, or other valuation techniques including discounted future net cash flows. Unlike goodwill, long-lived assets are assessed for impairment only where there are any specific indicators for impairment. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventor y Inventory, consisting of products available for sale, are primarily accounted for using the first-in first-out method, and are valued at the lower of cost or market, the term market means current replacement cost, provided that it meets both the following conditions: a) market shall not exceed the net realizable value, and b) market shall not be less than net realizable value reduced by an allowance for an approximately normal profit margin. This valuation requires us to make judgments, based on currently available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers, returns to product vendors, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of each disposition category. These assumptions about future disposition of inventory are inherently uncertain and changes in our estimates and assumptions may cause us to realize material write-downs in the future. |
Cyber-security Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cyber s ecurity We have a cybersecurity policy in place and tighter cybersecurity measures to safeguard against hackers. In Fiscal 2019, there were no impactful breaches in cybersecurity. |
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Hedging The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates its financial instruments, including equity-linked financial instruments, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives |
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Research and Development Expenses During Fiscal 2019 and Fiscal 2018, the Company recorded research and development expense of approximately $1,256 thousand and $137 thousand respectively. All research and development costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updates (ASUs) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Newly issued ASUs not listed below are expected to have no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations, because either the ASU is not applicable, or the impact is expected to be immaterial. Adopted Business Combination: Reporting Comprehensive Income: Stock-Based Compensation Not yet adopted Credit Losses: Leases: D isclosures: |