New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Deepinder Goyal's new wearable, Temple, is entering a market already dominated by products from Apple, Garmin, Fitbit and other fitness technology brands. But unlike a smartwatch worn on the wrist, Temple is attached to the side of the forehead, near the temple. Its price is also likely to prompt potential buyers to take a closer look: the device is available for pre-order in India at Rs.85,000.

The wearable is being developed by Goyal's health-tech venture and is designed to track physiological signals. The company says it can measure changes in blood circulation in the brain and provide information about how the body responds to physical activity, stress, and recovery.

Pre-orders opened in India on 1 November. De...