Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Warren Buffett Retires: Berkshire Hathaway's Future Uncertain
Warren Buffett, the famous investor known as the Oracle of Omaha, is retiring as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
He is being succeeded by Greg Abel.
Berkshire Hathaway, the company Buffett led for 60 years, has many businesses and owns parts of big companies like Apple and Coca-Cola.
One of their investments in India, Paytm, did not do well.
They bought a part of Paytm in 2018 but sold it in 2023 at a loss.
Paytm's stock is still lower than when it first started selling on the stock market.
Buffett is one of the richest people in the world and has given a lot of his money to charity.
He will still be involved as a chairman, but Abel will now be in charge.
People are watching to see how Abel will run the company and if he will make big changes.
Warren Buffett is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years, succeeded by Greg Abel.
Berkshire Hathaway invested $300 million in Paytm in 2018 but sold its shares at a loss of Rs 630 crore in 2023.
Paytm's stock is currently trading at Rs 1,297, down almost 40% from its issue price of Rs 2,150.
Berkshire Hathaway's market value is approximately $1.07 trillion, with major stakes in companies like Apple and Coca-Cola.
Greg Abel, the new CEO, is expected to continue Buffett's legacy while potentially making significant changes to the company's strategy.
- Who
- Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and Greg Abel, his successor
- What
- Warren Buffett's retirement and Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Paytm
- When
- December 31, 2025
- Where
- Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- Why
- Buffett is stepping down after a 6-decade-long tenure, and Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Paytm did not yield expected returns
- Investment Amount
- $300 million (Rs 2,200 crore)
- Stake Purchased
- 2.6% in One97 Communications
- Investment Year
- 2018
- Exit Year
- 2023
- Loss Incurred
- Rs 630 crore
- Current Stock Price
- Rs 1,297 (as of December 31, 2025)
- Issue Price
- Rs 2,150
- YTD Return
- 31.33%