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Temple, the brain-monitoring wearable from Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal's start-up, will open pre-orders for its first batch on November 1, 2026. Early-access invites reportedly list the price at Rs 85,000 including a lifetime subscription, though the company has not formally confirmed it, according to India Today.
Key facts
- Price: Rs 85,000 per the early-access invite, including a lifetime subscription. Not officially confirmed.
- Pre-orders: Batch 01 opens November 1, 2026, through the Temple app.
- Delivery: Goyal said in an X post on October 25 that delivery takes up to three months after purchase, according to Mint.
- Colors: True Gold, Rose Gold, Black Mirror, Real Jade, Deep Blue and Purple Funk.
- Positioning: Wellness and research use, not medical diagnosis.
What the device does
Temple is a compact, pill-shaped unit worn on the side of the head, between the forehead and the ear. It attaches with single-use adhesive tapes called Grips. Goyal has said it can be worn while running, swimming and showering, but not during scuba diving, per Mint.
It uses a technology called BrainFlow to track cerebral blood flow and signals linked to oxygenation and cognitive load. The output is an Entropy score from 1 to 250 that indicates physiological strain. Sleep, exercise, stress and caffeine can all move the score.
A deliberately small launch
Both outlets say the first batch is limited, and each unit is made to order. India Today reports the invite does not state the batch size, and that the company has not publicly confirmed the unit count or delivery timeline. Mint reports a first batch of 30 units in one passage, then says the company has not revealed the number. The sources therefore conflict, and the 30-unit figure should be treated as unverified.
Asked on X whether the approach was about inventory or quality, Goyal said it was about "quality control and also making sure we serve each customer well", describing a "grow slow" approach. With delivery up to three months out, Mint notes that buyers who order at the start could receive devices in 2027.
Why it matters
At Rs 85,000, Temple sits far above typical fitness wearables, and it targets a different signal: blood flow in the brain rather than steps or heart rate. The price includes the subscription, so there is no recurring fee for early buyers if the figure holds.
Visibility has come from public appearances. Goyal wore the device on Raj Shamani's podcast, and badminton player PV Sindhu has been seen wearing it during matches.
What to watch next
- Whether Temple officially confirms the price when pre-orders open on November 1.
- The actual size of Batch 01 and which colors are available in it. Mint says Real Jade, Deep Blue and Purple Funk are described as limited editions, but their availability in the first batch is unclear.
- Any published evidence on how the Entropy score performs, given the wellness-only positioning.
- Whether delivery stays within the stated three-month window.
