Lemon Tree Hotels announced the resignation of Pawan Kumar Kumawat from his role as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The Key Managerial Personnel's last working day will be November 23, 2026.

The resignation was tendered on September 24, 2026, citing personal reasons. Kumawat confirmed that no other material reasons exist for his departure. The company disclosed this change under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Resignation details

The Board of Directors received the resignation letter directly from Kumawat. He expressed gratitude to the Board and senior management for their trust and support during his tenure. The disclosure was signed by Kapil Sharma, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer.

Compliance and governance

Kumawat held the position of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP). His resignation triggers mandatory disclosures to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. The company confirmed that the resignation letter with detailed reasons has been enclosed with the regulatory filing. No appointment of a successor was mentioned in the immediate disclosure.

Lemon Tree Hotels has signed a License Agreement to establish a new hotel in Patancheru, Telangana, with a capacity of 90 rooms. This signing marks the group's entry into Patancheru and expands its footprint to eight properties in Telangana.

Deal highlights

The agreement involves the signing of "Lemon Tree Hotel, Patancheru in Telangana." The property will be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels. The following table summarises the key details of the deal as disclosed:

Strategic expansion in Telangana

Patancheru is an established industrial and manufacturing hub located on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The location is home to a significant concentration of pharmaceutical and industrial establishments, making it a notable destination for business travellers and corporate visitors. The signing reflects Lemon Tree Hotels' continued efforts to grow its network across key commercial locations in India.

With this addition, the group now has four operational hotels and four upcoming properties in Telangana. Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President of Lemon Tree Hotels, stated that Telangana remains a high-priority market driven by industrial growth and corporate expansion. He noted that Patancheru represents a strategic business catchment with steady, long-term demand.

Property amenities and connectivity

Lemon Tree Hotel, Patancheru will feature 90 well-appointed rooms along with several recreational and business facilities. The property is designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers with contemporary accommodation.

Key amenities include:

• Restaurant
• Banquet hall
• Meeting and conference room
• Swimming pool
• Fitness centre

The hotel benefits from convenient connectivity to key transportation hubs. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is approximately 55 km from the hotel, while Ramachandrapuram (RCPT) Railway Station is approximately 5.5 km away.