It's not made for India: Deepinder Goyal addresses criticism on Temple's 'too high' price

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- ✓Deepinder Goyal addressed criticism regarding the high price of his new AI-powered wellness device, Temple.
- ✓He said, "Temple is not made for India.
- ✓It's made for the world." Goyal clarified that the product is for global consumers and not a medical tool, urging people to wait for user reviews.
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- India Economy
Deepinder Goyal, founder of Eternal, has responded to criticism surrounding the pricing and claims of the company's newly launched AI-powered wellness device, Temple, saying the product is primarily aimed at global consumers and not the Indian market.
In a lengthy post on X following a wave of online debate, Goyal defended Temple's pricing, scientific approach and positioning, while clarifying that the device is not intended to replace medical care.
"Temple is not made for India. It's made for the world," Goyal wrote. "We don't expect any more than 1 percent of Temples being sold in India."
The statement comes after social media users questioned the device's steep price tag and scrutinised claims around its brain-monitoring features.
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