<h1>Chief Economic Adviser Predicts 28% GST Slab to Be Nearly Obsolete as Goods List Shrinks Drastically.</h1> The Chief Economic Adviser expressed confidence that the 28% GST slab would become nearly obsolete within a year, as the GST Council has significantly reduced the number of goods in this category. Initially, 191 goods, including ACs and automobiles, were subjected to this rate, but only 35 items remain. The Adviser highlighted efforts to ease the tax burden on small and medium enterprises and supported lateral entry into government roles to bring in diverse talent. He plans to return to research at Harvard after leaving the ministry, dismissing any political aspirations.