Sensex hit new all-time highs in the middle of the month but ended almost flat amid concerns over valuation, rising commodity prices and mixed earnings. BSE Midcap index (+0.1%) and BSE Smallcap index (-0.4%) ended in-line with Sensex (0.3%). Among sector indices, Discretionary (+6%) and Financials (+3%) outperformed the index while Staples (5.8%), HealthCare (-4.1%) and IT (-2.5%) lost the most. Equity Mutual Funds got inflows of Rs.5,214.87 Crores in Oct'21. Flexicap funds and Sectorial & thematic funds attracted major inflows. Primary market is witnessing intense activity with many big IPO's lined up in November. With current account in surplus, GST collections at all-time highs, manufacturing activity...