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IGC Pharma (NYSE: IGC) inks 12-part New to The Street deal

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IGC Pharma, Inc. entered into a strategic 12-part national media partnership with FMW Media Works’ New to The Street platform to support its investor relations and corporate communications. The campaign will use long-form TV interviews, commercials, digital channels, and outdoor placements in major U.S. financial markets.

IGC will appear on sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television, with additional reach through more than 4.45 million YouTube subscribers, Times Square and New York City Financial District billboards, and curated events aimed at accredited investors. The company frames this effort as enhancing investor awareness while it advances its clinical-stage Alzheimer’s and metabolic disorder pipeline.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Media campaign scope 12-part national media partnership Strategic campaign with New to The Street
Digital audience reach More than 4.45 million YouTube subscribers Combined audience for digital amplification
Lead trial stage Phase 2 trial (CALMA) IGC-AD1 for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
strategic national media partnership financial
"IGC Pharma, Inc. ... announced a strategic 12-part national media partnership"
accredited investors financial
"curated events designed to facilitate engagement with accredited investors"
Accredited investors are individuals or entities considered to have enough financial knowledge and resources to understand and handle more complex and risky investments. They are often allowed to participate in private investment opportunities that are not available to the general public, similar to how experienced players might access exclusive clubs or events. This status helps ensure that investors can manage potential risks and rewards appropriately.
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"IGC-AD1, is a therapy currently in a Phase 2 trial (CALMA)"
A phase 2 trial is an intermediate-stage clinical study that tests whether a new treatment works and is reasonably safe in a group of patients who have the condition it targets. Think of it as a field test of a prototype product: it checks real-world effectiveness and side effects on a modest number of users to decide whether the treatment should move to larger, definitive testing. Investors watch phase 2 results because positive outcomes can sharply increase the likelihood of regulatory approval and future sales, while failures often halt development.
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investor relations financial
"as part of the Company’s investor relations and corporate communications initiatives."
Investor relations is the communication process between a company and its current or potential investors. It involves sharing information about the company's performance, strategies, and outlook to help investors make informed decisions. Effective investor relations build trust and transparency, similar to a clear conversation between a business and someone considering investing, ensuring both parties understand each other's interests and expectations.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2026

 

 

IGC PHARMA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Maryland   001-32830   20-2760393
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

10224 Falls Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(301) 983-0998

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading  Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.0001 par value   IGC   NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

 

Emerging growth company .

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On March 30, 2026, IGC Pharma, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a strategic national media partnership with FMW Media Works LLC (New to The Street), a financial media platform, as part of the Company’s investor relations and corporate communications initiatives.

 

The information contained in this Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release dated March 30, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  IGC PHARMA, INC.
     
Dated: March 30, 2026 By: /s/ Ram Mukunda
  Name:  Ram Mukunda
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

IGC Pharma Launches Strategic National Media Partnership with New to The Street to Expand Investor Awareness

 

POTOMAC, MARYLAND - March 30, 2026 - IGC Pharma, Inc. (NYSE American: IGC) (“IGC” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease, today announced a strategic 12-part national media partnership with New to The Street, a leading financial media platform known for its integrated investor engagement and national television distribution.

 

The collaboration is designed to enhance IGC Pharma’s visibility across both institutional and retail investor audiences through a coordinated, multi-channel media strategy. The campaign will include long-form televised interviews, national television commercial distribution, digital amplification, and high-visibility outdoor placements in key financial markets.

 

As part of the initiative, IGC Pharma will be featured on New to The Street’s sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television. The campaign will also be amplified through digital channels reaching a combined audience of more than 4.45 million YouTube subscribers, as well as through outdoor billboard placements in Times Square and the New York City Financial District and earned media distribution across major U.S. broadcast affiliates.

 

New to The Street’s platform integrates national television exposure with digital, social, and outdoor media distribution, as well as curated events designed to facilitate engagement with accredited investors. The Company believes that participation in such platforms supports broader market awareness while maintaining a focus on disciplined clinical execution and scientific development.

 

About New to The Street

 

New to The Street is a U.S. and international sponsored television platform broadcasting weekly programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television. The platform features long-form interviews with public and private companies and combines national television exposure with digital distribution, social media engagement, outdoor advertising, and access to accredited investors through curated events.

 

About IGC Pharma (dba IGC):

 

IGC Pharma (NYSE American: IGC) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging AI to develop innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s and metabolic disorders. Our lead asset, IGC-AD1, is a therapy currently in a Phase 2 trial (CALMA) for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia. Our pipeline includes TGR-63, targeting amyloid plaques, and early-stage programs focused on neurodegeneration, tau proteins, and metabolic dysfunctions. We integrate AI to accelerate drug discovery, optimize clinical trials, and enhance patient targeting. With a complete patent portfolio and a commitment to innovation, IGC Pharma is advancing breakthrough therapies.

 

Forward-Looking Statements:

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based largely on IGC Pharma’s expectations and are subject to several risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond IGC Pharma’s control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, the Company’s failure or inability to commercialize one or more of the Company’s products or technologies, including the products or formulations described in this release, or failure to obtain regulatory approval for the products or formulations, where required, or government regulations affecting AI or the AI algorithms not working as intended or producing accurate predictions; general economic conditions that are less favorable than expected; the FDA’s general position regarding cannabis- and hemp-based products; and other factors, many of which are discussed in IGC Pharma’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. IGC incorporates by reference its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 27, 2025, and on Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 2025, and on November 14, 2025, as if fully incorporated and restated herein. Considering these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this release will occur. IGC Pharma, Inc. assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.

 

Contact Information:

 

Walter Frank / John Nesbett

IMS Investor Relations

igc@imsinvestorrelations.com

(203) 972-9200

FAQ

What did IGC Pharma (IGC) announce in this 8-K filing?

IGC Pharma announced a strategic 12-part national media partnership with New to The Street. The initiative supports investor relations and corporate communications through television, digital, and outdoor channels, aiming to expand awareness among institutional and retail investors.

Who is IGC Pharma’s new media partner mentioned for IGC?

IGC Pharma’s new media partner is FMW Media Works LLC’s New to The Street platform. It is a sponsored financial media outlet that combines national TV programming, digital distribution, social media, outdoor advertising, and curated events targeting accredited and other investors.

How will the IGC–New to The Street campaign reach investors?

The campaign will feature IGC on sponsored shows on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television, plus commercials, digital amplification reaching over 4.45 million YouTube subscribers, Times Square and New York Financial District billboards, and events designed to connect with accredited investors.

What does the filing say about IGC Pharma’s business focus?

IGC Pharma is described as a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging AI to develop treatments for Alzheimer’s and metabolic disorders. Its lead asset, IGC-AD1, is in a Phase 2 trial for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, with additional programs targeting amyloid plaques, tau, and neurodegeneration.

Does this IGC filing include any financial results or earnings data?

The filing focuses on a strategic media partnership and does not present earnings metrics. Instead, it highlights IGC’s investor-awareness campaign, its clinical-stage Alzheimer’s and metabolic pipeline, and standard forward-looking statement language referencing prior 10-K and 10-Q reports for detailed financial information.

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