From stock market to real life: As Warren Buffett era ends, Indian fund manager reminds real wealth is not in just returns

As the Warren Buffett era at Berkshire Hathaway draws to a close, the world of investing is reflecting not only on his unparalleled financial wisdom but also on his deep sense of generosity and humanity. Buffett’s decision to accelerate his charitable giving as he transitions leadership to Greg Abel has reignited conversations across the financial community about the true meaning of wealth and success. Indian fund manager Gurmeet Chadha in a social media post has urged investors to view returns through a broader, more compassionate lens.

Buffett, who will hand over the role of chief executive to Greg Abel in January, is leaving behind more than just an empire valued at hundreds of billions. He is leaving a legacy defined by purposeful giving. The 95-year-old billionaire recently donated over $1.3 billion worth of Berkshire stock to family foundations led by his children, continuing a lifelong commitment to philanthropy. In addition, he has ensured that nearly all of his remaining wealth will eventually go toward charitable causes through a trust overseen by his family.

This act of large-scale generosity is nothing new for Buffett, who has consistently emphasized the importance of using wealth to uplift others.

Even Buffett on his farewell talks about helping people in no of ways & being kind.

I know people who give 5% to 10% of overall earnings every year.

I have personably started sharing my annual dividends in funding school fees of needy children and hire one needy person in our…

— Gurmeet Chadha (@connectgurmeet) November 11, 2025

As Buffett bids farewell, Gurmeet Chadha, a respected Indian fund manager, has brought into his own financial philosophy. Drawing inspiration from Buffett, Chadha, the CIO of Complete Circle, has advocated a form of investment that combines performance with purpose. He recently shared how he dedicates a portion of his annual dividends to funding school fees for underprivileged children and makes it a point to hire at least one person from a disadvantaged background every year. His message to investors is simple yet profound — that financial returns, while essential, should also carry an emotional and social return.
"I know people who give 5% to 10% of overall earnings every year. I have personably started sharing my annual dividends in funding school fees of needy children and hire one needy person in our company every year. Your XIRR is not just a number . It has a satisfaction quotient too," the Indian fund manager said in a post.

Chadha’s reflection comes at a time when markets are increasingly being driven by numbers, benchmarks, and short-term metrics. By urging investors to consider the human side of wealth creation, he is reminding them that true prosperity is measured not only by capital growth but by the impact it creates.
In a world obsessed with quarterly profits and performance charts, the lessons from both Buffett and Chadha offer a refreshing counterpoint. They remind us that while compounding returns can build fortunes, it is compassion that compounds meaning. The most rewarding XIRR, after all, may not appear on any financial statement — it lies in the lives transformed along the way.