There was unanimity that in 28 per cent category there should be
only sin and demerit goods, he added. "So, today the GST Council took a historic decision, that in the 28 per cent slab there will be only 50 items and the remaining items have been brought down to 18 per cent ."
Paints, cement have been retained at 28 per cent, he added. Luxury goods such as
washing machine and
air conditioners have been retained at 28 per cent.