India's aviation regulator is examining new safety guidelines to address the rising risk of lithium battery-related fires inside aircraft cabins, a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official told CNBC-TV18.

The official said that the DGCA is currently in discussions with airlines and is studying global best practices, including how carriers like Emirates handle battery fire containment onboard.

"We are exploring options. We are looking at how global airlines manage the situation. Discussions are underway with airlines. Any brand or product cannot be singled out because that would create challenges for CISF during security checks. Once consultations are complete, we will issue appropriate guidelines," the senior DGCA official told said.

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