Deepinder Goyal's Temple opens a new front: Startup founders vs doctors

India Today · India Today Business Desk · 2026-11-06 11:39 UTC

Is Temple a bold Indian innovation or a wearable with more questions than answers As doctors scrutinise its science startup founders are rallying behind Goyal039s vision

Is Temple a bold Indian innovation or a wearable with more questions than answers? As doctors scrutinise its science, startup founders are rallying behind Goyal's vision.

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's Rs 85,000 wearable Temple is facing questions from doctors over its scientific claims. But while the medical community debates the technology behind the device, several members of India's startup ecosystem are backing Goyal's ambition to build something new.

Their support comes from a belief that India needs more entrepreneurs willing to take risks and develop ambitious, science-led products that can compete globally. Some have also tried Temple themselves and shared positive feedback.

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