Deepinder Goyal has clarified that Temple, the wearable device launched by his startup, is primarily designed for the global market and is not aimed at Indian consumers. Responding to criticism over its pricing, scientific claims and intended use, the Zomato founder shared a detailed post on X, explaining the thinking behind the product and addressing questions raised since its announcement.
It’s made for the world,” he wrote, adding that the company did not expect more than 1% of its sales to come from the country. Wishing people on Diwali, Goyal thanked users for their feedback, saying the criticism and support over the past two days had given him much-needed clarity on what the company needed to explain better. Addressing concerns about its price, Goyal made it clear that Temple was not designed specifically for India. “Temple is not made for India. He suggested that those unsure about its value could wait for user reviews before making a purchase. He encouraged people to support early innovation that could potentially improve their lives and build scientific evidence over time. He further explained that Brain Flow, which has attracted attention, was not the device’s primary focus. Goyal also clarified that Roomdeaf AI was an expansion of Temple’s capabilities and not a change in the company’s direction.
Because it came from an Indian startup, goyal also said he did not want people to support the product simply.
Acknowledging that some buyers might find the wearable expensive, he said considerable work had gone into developing it and that the company had priced it based on what it believed the product was worth. “We don’t need/want nationalist support,” he wrote, adding that the company wanted to compete globally. Temple’s main focus is Entropy, something he had previously highlighted on the device’s home screen, according to Goyal. He said the company was yet to publish detailed information about the feature but planned to do so.
He also promised to share a detailed note explaining how Brain Flow is calculated, its uses and, importantly, its limitations.
Concluding his post, he said the company would obtain regulatory clearances wherever necessary.
