Radisson Hotel Group and MBD Group have entered into a long-term master franchise agreement to expand the Radisson Collection and Radisson RED brands across India.

The partnership aims to develop around 50 hotels over the next decade, primarily under an asset-light model combining managed, franchised, and select owned properties.

Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, said the collaboration reflects “strong growth in India’s premium hospitality market and rising demand for contemporary, design-led lifestyle experiences.”

Sonica Malhotra Kandhari, Joint Managing Director, MBD Group, described the agreement as a “decisive strategic milestone” and said the company plans to position Radisson Collection in the luxury segment while scaling Radisson RED aggressively in key urban and leisure destinations. The expansion will focus on tier-I cities and high-growth leisure markets.