Lemon Tree Hotels Terminates Master Service Agreement with CS Hospitality Over Non-Payment
Lemon Tree Hotels Limited disclosed the termination of a Master Service Agreement by its material subsidiary Berggruen Hotels Private Limited (BHPL) with CS Hospitality & Management Services Private Limited, Green Apple Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, and Nestor Hotels Private Limited, originally executed on May 23, 2010. The termination was triggered by non-payment of outstanding Management Fee and deposit amount under the MSA related to the 'Keys Select Hotel Nestor by Lemon Tree'. The company confirmed no significant financial impact arising from the termination.

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Lemon Tree Hotels Limited has disclosed the termination of a Master Service Agreement (MSA) by its material subsidiary, Berggruen Hotels Private Limited (BHPL), under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was made to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on May 06, 2026.
Termination of Master Service Agreement
BHPL terminated the MSA that was originally executed on May 23, 2010, with the following counterparties:
| Party: | Role |
|---|---|
| CS Hospitality & Management Services Private Limited | Counterparty to MSA |
| Green Apple Hotels & Resorts Private Limited | Counterparty to MSA |
| Nestor Hotels Private Limited | Counterparty to MSA |
The agreement pertained to the hotel operated under the brand name "Keys Select Hotel Nestor by Lemon Tree". According to the disclosure, the termination was initiated by BHPL due to non-payment of outstanding Management Fee and deposit amount as required under the terms of the MSA.
Financial Impact
Lemon Tree Hotels has clarified that there is no significant financial impact on the company arising from the termination of the aforesaid agreements. The disclosure was signed by Pawan Kumar Kumawat, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (M. No: A25377), on May 06, 2026.
About the Disclosure
The regulatory filing was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and was addressed to both major Indian stock exchanges. Lemon Tree Hotels is registered under CIN No. L74899HR1992PLC140546, with its registered office located at Lemon Tree Corporate Park, Urban Complex, Ullahawas, Sector 60, Gurugram, Haryana-122011.
Historical Stock Returns for Lemon Tree Hotels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.15% | +2.40% | +9.91% | -26.00% | -11.25% | +240.62% |
Will Lemon Tree Hotels seek a new management partner for the Keys Select Hotel Nestor property, or consider bringing it under direct operational control?
Could the non-payment dispute with CS Hospitality, Green Apple Hotels, and Nestor Hotels escalate into legal proceedings, and what recovery options does BHPL have for outstanding fees?
How might this termination affect Lemon Tree Hotels' broader strategy for expanding its 'Keys' brand portfolio across India?


































